Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Column – I (Compound) Column – II (Use)
A. O2F2 1. Estimation of carbon monoxide
B. ClO2 2. Bleaching agent for paper pulp and textiles
C. I2O5 3. Removal of plutonium from spent nuclear fuel

  1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3

  2. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3

  3. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1

  4. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1

  5. A - 3, B - 1, C - 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

O2F2 oxidises plutonium to PuF6 and the reaction is used in removing plutonium as PuF6 from spent nuclear fuel. ClO2 is used as a bleaching agent for paper pulp and textiles and in water treatment. I2O5 is a very good oxidising agent and is used in the estimation of carbon monoxide.

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