S Block Elements Question 178
Which of the following statements is false?
[BHU 2005]
Options:
A) CaOCl2 gives OH-, Cl- and ClO- in aqueous solution
B) Diamond and graphite are allotrops of carbon
C) Bleaching action of Cl2 in moist condition is not permanent
D) Calomel is Hg2Cl2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Bleaching action of Cl2 in moist condition is temporary. $ Cl_2+H_2O\to HCl+HClO $
$ \frac{HClO\to HCl+O_2}{Cl_2+H_2O\to 2HCl+O_2} $ Coloured matter + nascent oxygen ® colourless matter
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