Chlorine gas obtained above is collected by the _________ of air.

downward displacement

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upward displacement

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oxidation

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reduction

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The correct option is B upward displacement
Chlorine, like other gases including sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide, is collected by upward displacement of air because it is denser and heavier than air.

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Chlorine gas obtained above is collected by the _________ of air.

The correct option is B upward displacementChlorine, like other gases including sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide, is collected by upward displacement of air because it is denser and heavier than air.

The correct option is B upward displacement
Chlorine, like other gases including sulphur dioxide and carbon dioxide, is collected by upward displacement of air because it is denser and heavier than air.