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Which of the following can be decomposed by the action of light?

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Question

Which of the following can be decomposed by the action of light?

Options

  • NaCl

  • KCl

  • AgCl

  • CuCl

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Solution

AgCl

Explanation:

Silver chloride (AgCl) is highly sensitive to light and undergoes a photochemical decomposition reaction. When exposed to sunlight, it breaks down into grey silver metal and pungent chlorine gas.

\[\ce{2AgCl_{(s)} ->[Sunlight] 2Ag_{(s)} + Cl2_{(g)}}\]

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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations - Exercise 2 [Page 64]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations
Exercise 2 | Q 56. | Page 64
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