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blue litmus paper dipped in Cl water turns red and after some time it decolorises , why?

blue litmus paper dipped in Cl water turns red and after some time it decolorises , why?

Grade:12

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Nikhil Upadhyay
171 Points
9 years ago
Cl+2H2O ---------->HCl + HOCl
The solution formed is acidic and contains a bleaching agent .Hypochlorous Acid is a strong bleaching agent 
and it decolourises litmus paper. PLZ APPROVE MY ANSWR>

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