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SO2 reacts with Cl in sunlight to form__________?

Correct answer: B. Sulphuryl chloride

  • A. Sulphur dioxide
  • B. Sulphuryl chloride
  • C. Suphanyl chloride
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

The intended reactant is chlorine, Cl2, and SO2 reacts with it in sunlight to form sulfuryl chloride, SO2Cl2. Students may choose sulfur dioxide because it appears in the reactants, but the named product is sulfuryl chloride.

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