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The bleaching action of bleaching powder is due to the formation of
(a)chlorate ion
(b)chloride ion
(c)chlorite ion
(d)hypochlorite ion

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Important Questions on Some Important Elements and their Compounds
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Which among the following types of glass is used in the manufacture of doors and windows of automobiles?

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Which of the following plastics can be recycled?

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Two moist red roses are taken in two containers A and B into which an anhydride of sulphurous acid and a greenish-yellow coloured gas are passed, respectively. What changes are observed with respect to two roses in A and B? How do you account for these changes?

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Among white phosphorous and red phosphorous which is preferable for use in match sticks? Give
a reason in support of your answer.

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When a burning paraffin candle is introduced into two jars containing oxygen and chlorine gases separately, what observations can be made? Explain with appropriate reasons.

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When chlorine reacts with hot and concentrated caustic alkali XOH, one of the products, Y is formed by this reaction is used as an oxidiser in the match industry. Identify the compound Y and the element X.

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Two samples of sulphur are heated separately starting at . One sample is found to melt at and the other one melts at . How do you account for this?

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Bone ash contains both micro and macronutrients in it. However, it is not used as a fertiliser. It is converted to superphosphate of lime which is an important fertiliser. Justify.
