When chlorine gas is passed into a solution of sulphur dioxide?
A
sulphur dioxide is reduced to sulphur
B
the chlorine is oxidized to hydrochloric acid
C
dilute sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid are produced
D
Hydrochloric acid and sulphur are produced
E
sulphur trioxide is the only product
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
- When sulfur (IV) oxide or sulfur dioxide is passed on with chlorine gas, mixture of acids are formed.
- It leads to the formation of sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid.
- This is a redox reaction
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #14326)