In the process of forming "mercerised cellulose” the swelling of cellulose is caused by

Water

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Na₂CO₃

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Ag. NaOH

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Ag.HCl

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The correct option is C
Ag. NaOH

Cellulose forms a transluscent mass on tratement with conc. NaOH which imparts a silky lusture to cotton. This process is mercerisation & the cotton so produces is known as mercerised cellulose.

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