JEE Main 2022Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)EasyMCQ

JEE Main 2022 — p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (26 Jun Shift 1)

Question

Polar stratospheric clouds facilitate the formation of

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Correct answer
BHOCl

Step-by-step explanation

Polar stratospheric clouds surface act on catalyst which provided surface on which hydrolysis of ClONO2 takes place to form HOCl (Hypochlorous acid)

ClONO2g+H2Og→HOClg+HNO3g

Polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) play a central role in the formation of the ozone hole in the Antarctic and Arctic.

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