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What is the oxidising agent in chlorine water ?

A

HCl

B

`HClO_2`

C

HOCl

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Cl_(2) +H_2 O rarr HOCl + HCl`
`HOCl rarr HCl + O ` (nascent oxygen)
HOCl can furnish nascent oxygen so it can act as the oxidizing agent in chlorine water.
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