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Which ions formed from hypochlorous acid form the basis for the bleaching action of chlorine?


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ClO
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ClO+
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H+
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O
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Solution

The correct option is B ClO+

Chlorine reacts with water to give hydrochloric acid and hypochlorous acid(HClO).

Cl2+H2O HCl+HClO

The ClO ions formed from hypochlorous acid oxidize substances and this forms the basis for the bleaching action of chlorine.


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