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Published on: August 14, 2026
In this type of questions, a statement of assertion 
is followed by a statement of reason
(R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion : Chlorine undergoes disproportionation reaction in alkaline medium.
Reason: 
is an oxidising agent.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
(dilute) 
Chlorine undergoes simultaneous oxidation-reduction. Chlorine is simultaneously reduced to chloride ion 
and is oxidised to either 
or 
ion. Halogens (e.g., Cl) have a strong tendency to accept electrons, so they act as strong oxidising agents.
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