Question

It is known that $C{l}_2$ reacts. with water to form $HCl$ and $HOCl$. So when $ICl$ is hydrolysed then

• A. only $HCl$ is formed
• B. only $HI$ is formed
• C. $HOCl$ and $HI$ are formed
• D. $HOI$ and $HCl$ are formed.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

In $I-Cl$, chlorine is more electronegative than iodine. Here hydrolysis will involve the attack of $H_{2}O$ on iodine of $ICl$.