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
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • C
    $(iv)$ only
  • D
    $(i)$ only

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