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The bleaching action of chlorine is due to

A

reduction

B

oxidation

C

hydorgenation

D

chlorination

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The correct Answer is:
B
Dry `Cl_(2)(g)` does not act as a bleaching agent. But in the presence of moisture or in aqueous solution `Cl_(2)` act as a powerful bleaching agent and bleching vegetable or organic matter
`Cl_(2)+H_(2)Orarr2HCl+[O]`
Coloured substance `+[O] rarr` Colourless substance .Due to oxidation bleaching action of `Cl_(2)` (unlike that of `SO_(2))` is permanent.
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  • Bleaching action of chlorine is due to the formation of

    A
    HCI
    B
    `H_(2)`
    C
    `HClO`
    D
    `Cl_(2)O`

  • Bleaching action of Chlorine is due to which reaction?

    A
    Oxidation
    B
    Hydrolysis
    C
    Redox
    D
    Decomposition

  • The bleaching action of moist chlorine is due to the formation of:

    A
    HCl
    B
    HClO
    C
    `HClO_(4)`
    D
    `HClO_(3)`

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