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Nick Roberts

What is the product when dichlorine trioxide reacts with water?

Alec Smith  Follow

Cl₂O₃ + H₂O → 2H(ClO₂)

when dichlorine trioxide reacts with water the product is Chlorous acid

Dichlorine trioxide + water →Chlorous acid

Reaction type : Synthesis

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Daniel Lynge  Follow

It is the CONFUSION between reaction and dissolution! ( Of course, many people have!!!)

Cl2 actually, COMPLETELY REACTS with base - NaOH….

While Cl2 DISSOLVES In water and REACTS BY PARTS!!!!

2NaOH + Cl2 → NaCl + NaClO + H2O

While with water…….

Cl2(g) → Cl2(aq)

Then, a fraction of it…..

H2O(l) + Cl2 (aq)→ HCl(aq)+ HClO(aq)

Hence, it seems that Cl2 interacts MORE with NaOH!!!!!

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