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]}} $



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