Question

Correct statement(s) about the compounds \(X\), \(Y\) and \(Z\) is(are)

• A. \(X\) is used for sterilizing drinking water.
• B. \(Y\) has a planar structure.
• C. \(Z\) is used in the enrichment of \(^{235}\mathrm{U}\).
• D. \(Y\) is a stronger Lewis base than ammonia.

Hint:

Important reactions to remember: \[ \mathrm{MnO_2 + 4HCl \rightarrow MnCl_2 + Cl_2 + 2H_2O} \] Chlorine gas:
• is greenish-yellow
• is used in water sterilization Also remember: \[ \text{Electron-withdrawing groups reduce Lewis basicity} \] Thus: \[ \mathrm{NH_2Cl} \] is less basic than: \[ \mathrm{NH_3} \] because chlorine decreases electron density on nitrogen through the \(-I\) effect.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A