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Which scientist discovered chlorine gas first?
Which scientist discovered chlorine gas first?
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The correct option is A Carl Wilhelm Scheele
In 1774, chlorine was discovered by the scientist named Carl Wilhem Scheele. But he was unaware of this gas. Later in 1810, Humphrey Davy identified chlorine as an element. He named it chlorine. He obtained it from the word 'chloros' which means greenish yellow.
In 1774, chlorine was discovered by the scientist named Carl Wilhem Scheele. But he was unaware of this gas. Later in 1810, Humphrey Davy identified chlorine as an element. He named it chlorine. He obtained it from the word 'chloros' which means greenish yellow.
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