Multiple choice

Which of the following sulphur compound is used as a bleaching agent in textile industry?

  1. carbon disulphide

  2. sulphur dioxide

  3. sulphuric acid

  4. hydrogen sulphide

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is used as a bleaching agent in the textile industry due to its reducing properties. It can decolorize fabrics by breaking down colored compounds through reduction reactions.