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How does `H_(2)O_(2)` behave as a bleaching agent?

Answer» Hydrogen peroxide, `H_(2)O_(2)`, behave as a bleaching agent due to the nascent oxygen which is liberated on decomposition.
`H_(2)O_(2)to H_(2)O+[O]`
The nascent oxygen, `[O]` combines with colouring matter, which in turn gets oxidised, `H_(2)O_(2)` is used for bleaching of delicate materials like ivory, feather , silk , wool etc.


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