Assertion :Cl2 gas bleaches the articles permanently. Reason: Cl2 is a strong reducing agent.
Read the above assertion and reason and choose the correct option regarding it.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect Cl2 gas bleaches the articles permanently. The colour is not restored on standing.
Moist Cl2 gives oxygen. Hence, it can act as an oxidising and bleaching agent.
Cl2+H2O→2HCl+[O]
Coloured matter +[O]→ Colourless matter.
Hence, the assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect