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Why does chlorine water lose its yellow colour on standing ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Chlorine Water**: Chlorine water is a solution of chlorine gas (Cl₂) dissolved in water. It appears yellow due to the presence of hypochlorous acid (HClO), which is formed when chlorine reacts with water. 2. **Formation of Hypochlorous Acid**: The reaction of chlorine with water can be represented as: \[ \text{Cl}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow 2 \text{HClO} \] ...
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