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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