MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp -Block Elements (group 15-18)Previous Year Questions

The gaseous product formed when HOCl reacts with H₂O₂ in acidic medium is (Kerala CEE 2014)

A.H₂
B.Cl₂
C.O₂✓ Correct
D.HCOl2
Explanation

When HOCl is treated with H₂O₂ in acidic medium it gets reduced to Cl– with the evolution of oxygen gas. HOCl(aq) + H₂O₂ (aq) → HCl(aq) + H₂O(l) + O₂ (g) So, the correct answer is (c) i.e. O₂.

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