Answers to Incompatible Mixtures in Storage Tanks Question

Answers a), b), and c) are correct.

Mixing hypochlorite with an acid will cause toxic chlorine gas to evolve. Mixing hypochlorite with sodium hydroxide will stabilize the hypochlorite.

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