Q35 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2006 · Chemistry

Hydrolysis of $\mathrm{NCl}_3$ gives $\mathrm{NH}_3$ and $X$. Which of the following is $X$ ?

  • A
    $\mathrm{HClO}_4$
  • B
    $\mathrm{HClO}_3$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{HOCl}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{HClO}_2$

Solution

Hydrolysis of $\mathrm{NCl}_3$ gives $\mathrm{NH}_3$ or $\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}$ and $\mathrm{HClO}$ as $\mathrm{NCl}_3+4 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}+3 \mathrm{HOCl}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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