Question:
The bleaching action of chlorine is due to
The bleaching action of chlorine is due to
Updated On: Jul 9, 2024
- Reduction
- Hydrogenation
- Chlorination
- Oxidation
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Bleaching action of $Cl_2$ is due to oxidation
$ {Cl_2 + H_2O -> 2HCl + [O]}$
Colour + [O] $\rightarrow$ Oxidised colour $(colourless)$
$ {Cl_2 + H_2O -> 2HCl + [O]}$
Colour + [O] $\rightarrow$ Oxidised colour $(colourless)$
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Chlorine
A chemical element with the symbol Cl and the atomic number 17 is ‘Chlorine’. It is the second-lightest of the halogens that appears between fluorine and bromine in the periodic table and its properties are median between them. At room temperature, it is a yellow-green gas. Also, it has two stable isotopes, 35Cl and 37Cl. These are the only two natural isotopes occurring in quantity, with 35Cl making up 76% of natural chlorine and 37Cl making up the remaining 24%.
Applications of Chlorine:
- In water purification, disinfectants, bleach, and mustard gas, chlorine is an important chemical.
- Also, it is widely used in the manufacture of many products and items directly or indirectly, i.e. in paper product production, antiseptic, dyestuffs, food, plastics, medicines, insecticides, paints, petroleum products, textiles, solvents, and many other consumer products.
- It is also used to kill bacteria or to disinfect drinking water supplies.
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