WAEC Chemistry 2022 Objective — Question 12
Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Oxochlorate (I) acid is used as a bleaching agent because it is a
- A. weak acid
- B. reducing agent
- C. oxidizing agentCorrect
- D. strong acid
Explanation
Oxochlorate (I) acid (HOCl) acts as a bleaching agent because it is an oxidizing agent — it decomposes to release oxygen, which oxidizes dyes to colourless compounds.
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