Question

Environmentalist use which of following compound as bleaching agent

• A. Tetra chloroethane
• B. Acetanilide
• C. Hydrogen peroxide
• D. Acetone

Hint:

Hydrogen peroxide is called green bleach because it forms only water and oxygen.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Eco-friendly bleaching agents are preferred because they do not produce toxic by-products.
Step 1:
Hydrogen peroxide acts as oxidizing bleaching agent. \[ H_{2}O_{2} \]
Step 2:
It decomposes into: \[ H_{2}O + O_{2} \] which are non-polluting.
Step 3:

• Tetra chloroethane is toxic
• Acetanilide is a medicinal compound
• Acetone is a solvent
Step 4:
Hence environmentally safe bleaching agent is: \[ \boxed{H_{2}O_{2}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Correct Option = (3)}} \]