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Write balanced equation for reaction of `Cl_(2)` with hot and conc. NaOH. Is this reaction a disproportionation one? Justify.

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`3 Cl_(2) + 6 NaOH to 5 NaCl + NaClO_(3) + 3 H_(2)O`
As .Cl. changes from zero to `-1` and `+5` . Hence it is disproportionation .
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