Home
Class 10
CHEMISTRY
Assertion (A): SO(2) and Cl(2) are both ...

Assertion (A): `SO_(2)` and `Cl_(2)` are both bleaching agents.
Reason (R ): Both are reducing agents.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
`SO_(2) and Cl_(2)` are bleaching agents. `SO_(2)` acts as a bleaching agent due to its reducing properties while `Cl_(2)` bleaches by the process of oxidation.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS

    MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise EXERCISE (COMPREHENSION TYPE)|6 Videos

  • CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS

    MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise EXERCISE (VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE)|16 Videos

  • CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS

    MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise EXERCISE (MATCH THE FOLLOWING)|5 Videos

  • CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM

    MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise EXERCISE (INTEGER/NUMERICAL VALUE TYPE)|5 Videos

  • FOOTSTEPS TOWARDS (NEET)

    MTG IIT JEE FOUNDATION|Exercise MCQ|45 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Assertion: Sulphur dioxide and chlorine are bleaching agents. Reason: Both are reducing agents.

SO_(2) and Cl_(2) both are used as bleaching agent. What factors cause bleaching ?

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

Assertion (A): O_(2) is stronger reducing agent than F_(2) Reason (R ): F_(2) is more electronegative.

Assertion (A): Sn reacts with HCl to produce H_(2) gas. Reason (R ): Sn is a better reducing agent than H_(2) gas.

Assertion (A): Alkali metals are strong reducing agents. Reason (R ): They have only one electron to be lost form their valence shells.