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In the reaction 3Cl(2)+6NaOHrarrNaClO(...

In the reaction
`3Cl_(2)+6NaOHrarrNaClO_(3)+5NaCl+3H_(2)O`
the element which loses as well as gains electrons is

A

`Na`

B

`O`

C

`Cl`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
It is a disproportionation reaction, so `Cl_(2)` undergoes both oxidation and reduction.
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