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What is the product of the reaction of H2O2 with Cl2


A

HCl+H2

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B

H2O+HCl

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C

O2+HOCl

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D

HCl+O2

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Solution

The correct option is D

HCl+O2


The explanation for the correct option:

D. HCl+O2

Reaction of Hydrogen peroxide with chlorine:

  • When Hydrogen peroxideH2O2 reacts with ChlorineCl2, it forms Hydrochloric acidHCl and Oxygen gasO2.
  • The chemical reaction can be depicted as:

H2O2(l)+Cl2(g)2HCl(aq)+O2(g)

  • It is a redox reaction as oxidation and reduction are taking place simultaneously.

The explanation for incorrect options:

The reaction of H2O2 with Cl2 gives Hydrochloric acidHCl and Oxygen gasO2. Thus, options A, B, and C are incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is D i.e. HCl+O2.


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