Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2019

When chlorine water is exposed to bright sunlight, the following products are formed

A

HCl\(_{(aq)}\) and Cl\(_2\)

B

HOCl\(_{(aq)}\) and Cl\(_2\)

C

HCl\(_{(aq)}\) and O\(_2\)

D

HOCl\(_{(aq)}\) and O\(_2\)

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Correct Option: C

By exposing chlorine water to sunlight, it decomposes into HCl gas and oxygen. When chlorine water is exposed to strong sunlight it produces an odourless and colourless gas called oxygen.

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