When Hydrogen Peroxide Reacts with Chlorine, the O₂ Formed May

question 148

Multiple Choice

When hydrogen peroxide reacts with chlorine, the O₂ formed may be produced in anexcited state and emit light.This process is called

• A) chemiluminescence.
• B) bioluminescence.
• C) phosphorescence.
• D) triboluminescence.
• E) incandescence.

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