P-Block Elements Ques 156
Question: Bleaching action of chlorine is due to
[Bihar CEE 1995]
Options:
A) Oxidation
B) Reduction
C) Hydrolysis
D) Its acidic nature
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ Cl_2+H_2O\to 2HCl\underset{\text{Nascent oxygen}}{\mathop{+[O]}} $