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Standard XII
Chemistry
Bleaching Powder
Cl 2 gas acts...
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C
l
2
gas acts as powerful oxidizing agent. Give reason.
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Chlorine has a high electronegatively. It can easily take electrons from other atoms to convert them into ions. Thus it acts as a strong oxidizing agent.
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