True / False

The reaction between $$H_{2}$$ and $$Cl_{2}$$ in direct sun light is explosive.

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Correct Answer
BFALSE

Solution

The pure chlorine gas can be combined with hydrogen to produce hydrogen chloride in the presence of ultraviolet light. As this formation of HCl is exothermic in nature so it is not carried out in direct sunlight as the HCl formed is protonated in the direct sunlight which can cause explosion.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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In paper industry, the chemical compound used for bleaching is :

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Chlorine gas bleaches moist litmus paper.

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Yellow color of chlorine water fades because of?

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A black powder when heated with conc. HCl gives a greenish yellow gas. The gas acts as an oxidizing and a bleaching agent. When it is passed over slaked lime, a white powder is formed which is a ready source of gas. The black powder and white powder respectively are:

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Account for the following: Bleaching of flowers by chlorine is permanent while that by sulphur dioxide is temporary.

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Account for the following: a. $$BiH_{3}$$ is the strongest reducing agent in Group $$15$$ elements hydrides. b. $$Cl_{2}$$ acts as a bleaching agent. c. Noble gases have very low boiling points.

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On heating with bleaching powder, ethyl alcohol is converted into:

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Bleaching powder is insoluble in cold water.

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Bleaching action of chlorine is by:

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Bleaching powder is prepared from:

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