NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following is responsible for the color of chlorine gas?
Options
- AAbsorption of radiations in the ultraviolet region
- BAbsorption of radiations in the infrared region
- CAbsorption of radiations in the visible region
- DAbsorption of radiations in the microwave region
Correct answer
C. Absorption of radiations in the visible region
Step-by-step solution
The color of chlorine gas is due to the absorption of radiations in the visible region, resulting in the excitation of outer electrons to higher energy levels, which produces the characteristic color of chlorine.