Deacon's method is used for the manufacture of____________________?

Correct answer: C. Chlorine

  • A. Glauber's salt
  • B. Common salt
  • C. Chlorine
  • D. Graphite electrode

Explanation

Deacon's process oxidizes hydrogen chloride with air over a catalyst to recover chlorine. The overall reaction is 4HCl + O₂ → 2Cl₂ + 2H₂O.

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