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Give the reason for bleaching action of `Cl_(2)` ? |
Answer» Bleaching action of chlorine is due to its oxidizing property. When chlorine reacts with water, it gives nascent oxygen which decoloures is the coloured substance. `Cl_(2)+H_(2)O to2HCl+[O]` Coloured substance `+ [O] to` Colourless substance Bleaching action of chlorine creates permanent effect. It bleaches the vegetable or organic matter in the presence of moisture. |
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