A-LevelChemistryGroup 179701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q181 Mark

Under standard conditions, which statement is correct?

ACl₂(aq) can oxidise Br⁻(aq).

BCl₂(aq) can reduce Br⁻(aq).

CCl⁻(aq) can oxidise Br₂(aq).

DCl⁻(aq) can reduce Br₂(aq).

✓ Correct answer

A: Cl₂(aq) can oxidise Br⁻(aq).

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Topic: Group 17, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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