The reaction Cl_(2(g))+2OH_((aq))^(-)toClO_((aq))^(-)+Cl_((aq))^(-)+H_(2)O_((l)) represents the process of bleaching. Identify and name the species that bleaches the substances due to its oxidising action.

The reaction Cl_(2(g))+2OH_((aq))^(-)toClO_((aq))^(-)+Cl_((aq))^(-)+H

1.	The reaction Cl_(2(g))+2OH_((aq))^(-)toClO_((aq))^(-)+Cl_((aq))^(-)+H_(2)O_((l)) represents the process of bleaching. Identify and name the species that bleaches the substances due to its oxidising action.
Answer» Solution :`overset(0)(Cl_(2(g)))+overset(-2)(2O)overset(+1)(H_((AQ))^(-))tooverset(+1)(ClO_((aq))^(-))+overset(-1)(Cl_((aq))^(-))+H_(2)O_((l))` In the given reaction oxidation number of Cl is 0 to 1. and 0 to -1. So Cl is act as oxidising agent and reducing agnet. So this reaction is disproportionation reaction. So, `CLO^(-)` is dissociate.