Q. Chlorine water loses its yellow colour on standing because:
(a) HCl gas is produced, due to the action of sunlight.
(b) a mixture of HOCl and HCl is produced in the presence of light
(c) HOCl and hydrogen gas is produced
(d) a mixture of HCl and ClO3 is produced, due to the action of sunlight
Answer: (b) a mixture of HOCl and HCl is produced in the presence of light