Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024
The reaction of hydrogen and chlorine to produce hydrogen chloride gas is explosive in
A
diffused light
B
sunlight
C
infrared light
D
Raman light
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Correct Option: B
The reaction between hydrogen and chlorine to produce hydrogen chloride gas is a photochemical reaction. It is explosive in the presence of sunlight because sunlight provides the energy needed to initiate the reaction by breaking chlorine molecules into highly reactive chlorine radicals.
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