balance the following oxidation reduction in an acidic solution Cl2(g) = Cl– (aq) + OCl–(aq) (hint: this...

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balance the following oxidation reduction in an acidic solutionCl2(g) = Cl– (aq) + OCl–(aq)

(hint: this reaction is a disproportionation, meaning the sameelement undergoes both oxidation and reduction. Use Cl2 as thereactant for each of your half reactions)

Please explain. Thank you!

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Solution Step 1 Half equations Cl2g Claq Cl2g OClaq Step 2balancing elements other than H and O Cl2g 2Cl aq Cl2g 2OCl aq    See Answer
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