JEE Main Chemistry question

The pH of a solution of HO is 6.0. Some chloride gas is bubbled into this solution. Which of the following is correct? [EAMCET 2005]

(A)The pH of resultant solution becomes 8.0
(B)Hydrogen gas is liberated from resultant solution
(C)The pH of resultant solution becomes less than 6.0 and oxygen gas is liberatedCorrect
(D)ClO is formed in the resultant solution

Answer: (C)

Solution

Chlorine reacts with hydrogen peroxide as . The HCl produced is a strong acid, so the solution becomes more acidic, lowering the pH below its

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