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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemistry in Everyday Life

Which of the following chemicals can be used as dry cleaning agents?
a) Cl2C=CCl2
b) CO2 (liq)
c) H2O2
d) CH3CHO

  1. A a, b, c and d
  2. B a, b and c only
  3. C b, c and d only
  4. D a and b only
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(B) a, b and c only

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Tetrachloroethene Cl2C=CCl2 is used as a solvent in the cleaning process. It is a carcinogenic compound. Liquid carbon dioxide is used for cleaning the clothes. The hydrogen peroxide is used in the bleaching process. Hence, a, b and c only are the dry…