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Sodium hypohalite when dissolved in water will formA) Hypohalous acidB) Hydrochloric acidC) Sodium chlorideD) None of these
1 AnswersWhen sodium hypohalite (NaOCl) is dissolved in water, it undergoes hydrolysis to form hypohalous acid (HOCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). This reaction can be represented as follows:
\[
NaOCl + H_2O \rightarrow Na^+ + OH^- + HOCl
\]
Here’s what happens:
- Sodium hypohalite dissociates into sodium ions (Na⁺) and hypohalite ions (OCl⁻).
- The hypohalite ion (OCl⁻) reacts with water to produce hypohalous acid (HOCl) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻).
Thus, **hypohalous acid (HOCl)** is formed when sodium hypohalite dissolves in water.
### Correct Answer: **A) Hypohalous acid**
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