In the oxidation-reduction reaction shown below, the number of electrons transferred is:
H₂O + 3 ClO^- (aq) →ClO₂^- (aq) + Cl₂ (aq) + 2 OH^- (aq)

Question

In the oxidation-reduction reaction shown below, the number of electrons transferred is: H₂O + 3 ClO^- (aq)→ClO₂^- (aq) + Cl₂ (aq) + 2 OH^- (aq)

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In the given reaction, the chlorine atom undergoes a change in oxidation state from +5 in ClO to +7 in Cl, indicating that it has gained two electrons. Similarly, the sulfur atom undergoes a change in oxidation state from +6 in HS1U1B12S1U1B0O to +4 in ClOS1U1B12S1U1B0S1U1P1-, indicating that it has lost two electrons. Therefore, the number of electrons transferred is 2.

In the Oxidation-Reduction Reaction Shown Below, the Number of Electrons