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Bleaching action of chlorine occurs in the presence of :

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oxygen
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moisture
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dry air
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sunlight
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Solution

The correct option is B moisture
Cl2+moisture(H2O)HCl+HClO
Bleaching action of chlorine is due to HClO and therefore, Cl2 needs moisture for its bleaching action.

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