Chemistry, asked by cool21, 1 year ago

what is an oxidising agent in chlorine water a) HCl b) HClO2 c) HOCl d) None of these plzzz answer my question fast

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Answered by meshaikh
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option (a) and (b) can be your ans
Answered by 8BIT
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I think option a is the answer.

cool21: yes
meshaikh: chlorine need one more electron to complete its octet,thus it reduces itself and act as an oxidising agent.
When chlorine is added to water, underchloric acids form:
Cl2 + H2O -> HOCl + H+ + Cl-
Due to its bleaching action it acts as an disinfectant
8BIT: Sorry option b is chluorous acid. It's balanced.
cool21: b is the right answer right
8BIT: NONE IF THESE (D).
cool21: are you sure
8BIT: HClO2 is not an oxidising agent.
meshaikh: it can be
8BIT: I'll talk later. I have to sleep now.
8BIT: I don't know then.
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