Replacing chlorine by $H X_{2} O X_{2}$ for bleaching paper pulp is considered green because the main by-product of $H X_{2} O X_{2}$ is

Ahydrochloric acid
Bdioxins
Cwater
Dchloroform

Answer: C

Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to water and oxygen after bleaching. Chlorine bleaching can form chlorinated organic compounds, so peroxide is the cleaner choice.

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Replacing chlorine by HX2​OX2​ for bleaching paper pulp is considered green because the main by-product of HX2​OX2​ is

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