How does H2O2 behave as a bleaching agents

1.	How does H2O2 behave as a bleaching agents
Answer» H2O2 or hydrogen peroxide acts as a strong oxidizing agent both in acidic and basic media. When added to a cloth, it breaks the chemical bonds of the chromophores (colour producing agents). ... Thus the bleaching action of H2O2 is due to the oxidation of colouring matter by nascent oxygen.

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