Redox Reactions in Basic Solutions
Refer to the Following Reaction $\rightarrow$

Redox Reactions in Basic Solutions
refer to the following reaction which occurs in basic solution:
OCl^-(aq) $\rightarrow$ ClO₂^-(aq) + Cl₂(aq)
-What is the net effect on the OH^- ion concentration in this reaction?

A) The OH^- ion concentration increases.
B) The OH^- ion concentration decreases.
C) The OH^- ion concentration remains the same.
D) There is no way to predict what happens to the OH^- ion concentration in this reaction.