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Question
Give reason for the following:
An aqueous solution of chlorine in acidic in nature
Hint : Cl2 + H2O ⟶ HCl +HClO
Solution
An aqueous solution of chlorine is acidic as it dissolves in water to form hydrochloric and hypochlorous acids.
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General Preparation of Hydrogen Chloride Gas
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