When it is exposed to sunlight, silver chloride breaks down into silver and chlorine. What is the correct equation for this decomposition reaction?

The correct equation for the decomposition reaction of Silver chloride :

2AgCl(s)⇒2Ag(s)+Cl₂(g)

Given

Silver chloride breaks down into Silver and Chlorine.

Required

The correct equation

Solution

Decomposition reaction : a single reactants breaks down into 2 or more products. The reaction is the reverse of synthesis reaction

General formula :

AB ⇒ A + B

So for decomposition of Silver chloride :

2AgCl(s)⇒2Ag(s)+Cl₂(g)

answer: option (b) is the correct answer.

explanation:

a covalent bond is formed by sharing of electrons. whereas polarity arises due to difference in electronegativity of two atoms.

therefore, more is the electronegativity of an atom which combines with the titanium, more readily it will induce a partial positive and negative charge.

thus, out of the given options fluorine is most electronegative and has an incomplete octet. therefore, it will readily combine with titanium to share the electrons and complete its octet.  

catya that's not even a b or c