In which of the following reactions, chlorine acts as an oxidising agent?
$(i)$ $CH_3CH_2OH + Cl_2 \longrightarrow CH_3CHO + HCl$
(ii) $CH_3CHO + Cl_2 \longrightarrow CCl_3CHO + HCl$
(iii) $CH_4 + Cl_2 \stackrel{hv}{\longrightarrow} CH_3Cl + HCl$
The correct answer is

  • A
    $(i)$ only
  • B
    (ii) only
  • C
    $(i)$ and (iii)
  • D
    $(i)$, (ii) and (iii)

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which of the following is not a redox reaction?

Difficult
View Solution

Thiosulphate reacts differently with iodine and bromine in the reactions given below:
$2 S_2 O_3^{2-} + I_2 \rightarrow S_4 O_6^{2-} + 2 I^{-}$
$S_2 O_3^{2-} + 4 Br_2 + 5 H_2 O \rightarrow 2 SO_4^{2-} + 8 Br^{-} + 10 H^{+}$
Which of the following statements justifies the above dual behaviour of thiosulphate?

On treating $SO_2$ with an aqueous solution of $KMnO_4$,the manganese ion reduces to

Which of the following reactions is $NOT$ an example of a redox reaction?

Which of the following is a true statement?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo