The chemical reaction: 2AgCl(s)\rightarrow2Ag(s)+Cl_{2}(g) takes place
- A. in dark
- B. in sunlight ✓
- C. on heating
- D. under high pressure
Correct Answer: B. in sunlight
Explanation
Silver chloride undergoes photolytic decomposition in the presence of sunlight to form silver metal and chlorine gas.
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