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Chlorine acts as bleaching agent only in the presence of

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.

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