Which one of the following substances is formed when candle burns in chlorine?

H C l

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H_{2} O

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N a C l

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K C l

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Solution

The correct option is B $H C l$
When the candle is burnt, hydrogen along with other gases are produced. When the candle is burned in the presence of chlorine a chemical reaction take place as chlorine has a great affinity towards hydrogen.

$H_{2} + {C l}_{2} \to 2 H C l$

Hence, $H C l$ is formed.

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