Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The most commonly used bleaching agent is a chlorine compound.
  2. Vegetable oil undergoes hydrogenation to remain in liquid form.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The chemical name of bleaching powder is calcium hypochlorite (a compound of chlorine), which is used for the disinfection of drinking water or swimming pool water.

Statement 2 is incorrect. A common hydrogenation is the hardening of animal fats or vegetable oils to make them solid at room temperature and improve their stability.

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