Answer : The correct option is, (D) [tex]ClO^-(aq)+H_2O(l)+2e^-\rightarrow Cl^-(aq)+2OH^-(aq)[/tex]
Explanation :
Rules for the balanced chemical equation in basic solution are :
- First we have to write the unbalanced chemical reaction.
- Now balance the main atoms in the reaction.
- Now balance the hydrogen and oxygen atoms on both the sides of the reaction.
- If the oxygen atoms are not balanced on both the sides then adding water molecules at that side where the more number of oxygen are present.
- If the hydrogen atoms are not balanced on both the sides then adding hydroxide ion [tex](OH^-)[/tex] at that side where the less number of hydrogen are present.
- Now balance the charge.
The balanced chemical equation in a basic solution will be,
[tex]ClO^-(aq)+H_2O(l)+2e^-\rightarrow Cl^-(aq)+2OH^-(aq)[/tex]
Hence, the correct option is, (D)
