Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true?
Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to
(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride
(iii) decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
(iv) oxidation of silver chloride(a) (i) only(b) (i) and (iii)(c) (ii) and (iii)(d) (iv) only

Correct answer: (a) (i) only

Explanation: When silver chloride is exposed to sunlight, it is decomposed to form silver (greyish white). This reaction is also known as photolytic decomposition.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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