Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Chlorine water loses its yellow color on standing. | Reason (R): Hypochlorous acid formation in chlorine water is responsible for its bleaching properties.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Chlorine water loses its yellow color due to the formation of HCl and HOCl. The HOCl formed gives nascent oxygen, which is responsible for the bleaching properties of chlorine, thus explaining the assertion.
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