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Published on: August 14, 2026
A certain hypohalite on treating with hot and conc. NaOH forms anions P and Q. More stable anion among P and Q can be obtained by neutralizing its conjugate acid X.
Upon heating X to very high temperature, a compound Y is formed, which is used in estimation of a toxic gas which have 300 times stronger affinity for haemoglobin than dioxygen. Then which of the following statements are true.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
IO – 
+ 
Q is more stable anion its conjugate acid is 
+ 5CO 
I 2 + 5CO 2 
Useful in fire extinguishing
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