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Give the reason for bleaching action of Cl_(2).

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SOLUTION :(i) Bleaching action of `Cl_(2)` is due to its oxidising PROPERTY.
(ii) In aqueous solution, `Cl_(2)` liberates nascent oxygen which brings about the oxidation of coloured substances present in vegetables and organic matter to colourless substances.
`Cl_(2)+H_(2)O rarr 2HCl+[O]`
Coloured substance `+ [O] rarr` colurless substance.


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