AIIMS2012Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Assertion : Cl ₂ gas bleaches the articles permanently. Reason : Cl ₂ is a strong reducing agent.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
Step-by-step solution
Cl ₂ is an oxidising agent. It bleaches the articles permanently by oxidation in presence of moisture.