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What is cause of bleaching action of chlorine water ? Explain it with chemical equation.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Chlorine Water**: Chlorine water is a solution of chlorine gas (Cl₂) dissolved in water. It contains both hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hypochlorous acid (HClO). 2. **Chemical Reactions Involved**: When chlorine water is used for bleaching, it undergoes a series of reactions. The primary reaction can be represented as: \[ \text{Cl}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{HCl} + \text{HClO} \] ...
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