Chapter 7, Problem 63E

(a)

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To determine:

The product formed when chlorine reacts with water.

(b)

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To determine:

Write balance equation for stated reaction.

(c)

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To determine:

The boiling point of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ is ${\text{81}}^{\text{°}}\text{C}$ is expected or not.

(d)

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To determine:

The ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ is more reactive towards ${\text{H}}^{+}\left(aq\right)$ or ${\text{OH}}^{-}\left(aq\right)$ .

(e)

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To determine:

The oxidation state of chlorine in ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{7}}$ and its electronic configuration in this oxidation state.