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Characteristics of Auxin

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In the process of forming 'mercerised cellulose' the swelling of cellulose is caused by

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Water

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Na₂CO₃

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Aq.NaOH

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Aq.HCl

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Solution

The correct option is C Aq.NaOH
Cellulose forms a transluscent mass on treatment with conc. N aOH which imparts a silky lustre to cotton. This process is mercerisation and the cotton so produced is known as mercerised cotton.

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