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Standard XII
Chemistry
Reactivity Towards Air
Which chlorin...
Question
Which chlorine oxide is used as bleaching agent for paper pulp and textiles?
A
C
l
O
2
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C
l
2
O
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C
l
2
O
6
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C
l
2
O
7
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Solution
The correct option is
A
C
l
O
2
Chlorine dioxide,
C
l
O
2
is used as a bleaching agent for paper pulp and textiles. It is also used in water tereatment.
Hence, option
A
is correct.
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