The hydrated cupric chloride is strongly heated.Which of the following statements is (are) correct for this ?
A. It is reduced to `Cu_2Cl_2`
B. Cupic oxide is formed along with `Cu_2Cl_2`
C. Only `Cl_2` is liberated
D. `Cl_2` and HCl both are liberated

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Correct Answer - A,B,D
`3CuCl_2. 2H_2O oversetDeltatoCuO+Cu_2Cl_3+2HCl+Cl_2+H_2O`,( C) only `Cl_2` is liberated is wrong as evident from chemical equation.

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