When $Cl_2$ gas reacts with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide solution,the oxidation number of chlorine changes from

  • A
    $0$ to $+1$ and $0$ to $-5$
  • B
    $0$ to $-1$ and $0$ to $+5$
  • C
    $0$ to $-1$ and $0$ to $+3$
  • D
    $0$ to $+1$ and $0$ to $-3$

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