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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

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a

ClO2 is a yellow gas but deep red liquid

b

ClO2 is diamagnetic in nature

c

ClO2 in alkaline solution undergoes disproportionation

d

Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is powerful oxidizing agent but bleaching action is lower than Cl2

answer is A.

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ClO2 is powerful oxidising agent, also strong chlorinating agent. Its bleaching power is almost 30 times stronger than Cl2⋅In alkaline solution undergoes disproportionation 2ClO2+2NaOH→NaClO+NaClO3+H2O
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