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the bleaching action of chlorine is due toA. reductionB. oxidationC. hydorgenationD. chlorination

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Dry `Cl_(2)(g)` does not act as a bleaching agent. But in the presence of moisture or in aqueous solution `Cl_(2)` act as a powerful bleaching agent and bleching vegetable or organic matter
`Cl_(2)+H_(2)Orarr2HCl+[O]`
Coloured substance `+[O] rarr` Colourless substance .Due to oxidation bleaching action of `Cl_(2)` (unlike that of `SO_(2))` is permanent.


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