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Assertion : $\mathrm{Cl}_2$ gas bleaches the articles permanently.Reason : $\mathrm{Cl}_2$ is a strong reducing agent.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)AIIMSAIIMS 2012
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If assertion is true but reason is false
$\mathrm{Cl}_2$ is an oxidising agent. It bleaches the articles permanently by oxidation in presence of moisture.

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