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Chlorine acts as bleaching agent only in the presence of
Options
(a) sunlight
(b) moisture
(c) dry air
(d) pure oxygen
Correct Answer:
moisture
Explanation:
In presence of moisture, chlorine acts as oxidising agent and a bleaching agent. Cl₂ + H₂O → HCl + HClO, HClO → HCl + O, Coloured matter + [O] → colourless matter.
