When chlorine is passed through a sample of water, the pH of the water sample would be
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
\(Cl_{2} + H_{2}O \to HCl + HOCl\)
The two compounds in the product end are acidic and hence, their mixture is acidic. Hence, the pH is < 7
\(Cl_{2} + H_{2}O \to HCl + HOCl\)
The two compounds in the product end are acidic and hence, their mixture is acidic. Hence, the pH is < 7