JEE Main 2015 · 11 Apr · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q46

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 46 of 90

Chlorine water on standing loses its colour and forms :

HCl only

HOCl and

\ce{HOCl2}

HCl and HOCl

HCl and

\ce{HClO2}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

$\ce{Cl2 + H2O -> HCl + HOCl}$ , and the colour of $\ce{Cl2}$ fades.

JEE Main 2015 · 11 Apr · Shift 1, Chemistry question 46