Question

Assertion : Cl₂ gas bleaches the articles permanently.
Reason : Cl₂ is a strong reducing agent.

• 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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Cl₂ is an oxidising agent. It bleaches the articles permanently by oxidation in presence of moisture.