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Explain, Why (Or Give Reasons For) an Aqeous Solution of Chlorine is Acidic is Nature. - Chemistry

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Explain, why (or give reasons for)
An aqeous solution of chlorine is acidic is nature.

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Solution

Dissolved chlorine reacts slowly with water to give hydrochloric acid and hypochlorous acid :
Cl2 + H2O → HCl + HCIO
Formation of Hydrochloric acid in the reaction is responsible for the acidic nature.

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Laboratory Method of Preparation of Hydrochloric Acid
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Chapter 8: Study of Compounds-I: Hydrogen Chloride - Exercise 2 [Page 199]

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Frank Chemistry - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Study of Compounds-I: Hydrogen Chloride
Exercise 2 | Q 4.8 | Page 199
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