JEE Main202331 Jan 2023Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Identify X , Y and Z in the following reaction. (Equation not balanced) Cl O ∙ + NO 2 → X ¯ ⟶ H 2 O Y ¯ + Z ¯
Options
- AX = ClONO 2 ,   Y = HOCl ,   Z = NO 2
- BX = ClNO 2 ,   Y = HCl ,   Z = HNO 3
- CX = ClONO 2 ,   Y = HOCl ,   Z = HNO 3
- DX = ClNO 3 ,   Y = Cl 2 ,   Z = NO 2
Correct answer
C. X = ClONO 2 ,   Y = HOCl ,   Z = HNO 3
Step-by-step solution
In the summer, nitrogen dioxide and methane react with chlorine monoxide and chlorine atoms which results in a shrinkage of chlorine and hence prevents ozone layer depletion. Cl O   ( g )   ∙ + NO 2   ( g )   ⟶ ClO N ( X ) O 2   ( g ) Cl   ( g )   +   CH 4   ( g )   →   CH 3   ( g )   +   HCl   ( g ) During winter, special types of clouds are formed over the Antarctic region. These clouds provide the surface for the hydrol