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Assertion: `Cl_(2)` gas belaches the articles permanently.
Reason: `Cl_(2)` is a strong reducing agent.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct reason : `Cl_(2)` is a strong oxidising agent. It bleaches articles permanently in the presence of moisture due to oxidation.
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