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Cl(2) + KOH = KClO(3) + KCl + H(2) O...

`Cl_(2) + KOH = KClO_(3) + KCl + H_(2) O`

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To balance the redox reaction \( \text{Cl}_2 + \text{KOH} \rightarrow \text{KClO}_3 + \text{KCl} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \) in an alkaline medium, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the oxidation states - In \( \text{Cl}_2 \), chlorine has an oxidation state of 0. - In \( \text{KClO}_3 \), the oxidation state of chlorine is +5. - In \( \text{KCl} \), the oxidation state of chlorine is -1. - In \( \text{KOH} \), the oxidation state of potassium is +1, oxygen is -2, and hydrogen is +1. ...
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