what is the product if chlorine is mixed with oxalic acid?will it be good for bleachin?

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2007-03-14 19:48:09 · 4 answers · asked by liven21 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

may be

2007-03-14 19:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Chlorine is an oxidising agent, and ethanedioic (oxalic) acid is a reducing agent. You will end up with hydrochloric acid and carbon dioxide.

2007-03-14 20:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Definitely! It produces nascent chlorine which bleaches very well.

2007-03-14 20:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by sindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

don't mix houshold chemicals, results can be poisonous Gas

2007-03-14 21:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋