The P Block Elements - Result Question 87
####90. The bleaching action of chlorine is due to [1991]
(a) Reduction
(b) Hydrogenation
(c) Chlorination
(d) Oxidation
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Solution:
- (d) Bleaching action of chlorine is due to oxidation in presence of moisture. It is permanent $H_2 O+Cl_2 \to 2 HCl+[O]$
Colouring matter $+[O] \to$ colourless matter
