Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
Which of the following statements about chlorine and its reactions is correct?
A
Chlorine reacts with saturated hydrocarbons to produce addition products.
B
Chlorine oxidises ferrous ions to ferric ions and sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide.
C
Chlorine does not react with unsaturated hydrocarbons at room temperature.
D
Chlorine water retains its yellow colour due to the stability of hypochlorous acid.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Chlorine oxidises ferrous ions to ferric ions and also oxidises sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide, as mentioned in the NCERT context. The other statements are incorrect regarding the nature of chlorine's reactions.
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