Using water on a gas chlorine leak will?

Using water on a gas chlorine leak will?

• A. Make the leak worse
• B. Sop the leak
• C. Form sodium hypochlorite, which can explode
• D. Neutralize the chlorine

Answer: (A)

Chlorine gas reacts with water to form hydrochloric acid and hypochlorous acid. This reaction creates a more corrosive and irritating environment and can release additional harmful species, making the hazard worse rather than better. Water does not stop a chlorine gas leak or neutralize it; it can spread the hazard and increase danger to anyone nearby. The safest approach is to evacuate the area, isolate the leak if possible and safe, and call trained responders who will use appropriate control methods.

Chlorine gas reacts with water to form hydrochloric acid and hypochlorous acid. This reaction creates a more corrosive and irritating environment and can release additional harmful species, making the hazard worse rather than better. Water does not stop a chlorine gas leak or neutralize it; it can spread the hazard and increase danger to anyone nearby. The safest approach is to evacuate the area, isolate the leak if possible and safe, and call trained responders who will use appropriate control methods.