Question
The reaction of HClO 3 with HCl gives a paramagnetic gas, which upon reaction with O 3 produces
JEE Advanced
Chemistry
p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
2022
JEE Advanced 2022 (Paper 2)
JEE Advanced Chemistry Question (2022) — Solution
Options
- A. Cl 2 O
- B. ClO 2
- C. Cl 2 O 6
- D. Cl 2 O 7
Answer
C. Cl 2 O 6
Step-by-step solution
HClO 3 reacts with HCl according to the following equation, 2 HClO 3 + 2 HCl ⟶ 2 ClO 2 + Cl 2 + 2 H 2 O ClO 2 molecule is paramagnetic, as it contains odd number of electrons. 2 ClO 2 + 2 O 3 ⟶ Cl 2 O 6 + 2 O 2 ClO 2 is used as a bleaching agent for paper pulp and textiles and in water treatment
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