The bleaching properties of H_2O_2 are due to its:

JEE Main Chemistry question

The bleaching properties of HO are due to its:

(A)Reducing properties
(B)Oxidizing propertiesCorrect
(C)Unstable nature
(D)Acidic nature

Answer: (B)

Solution

HO bleaches coloured substances (e.g. organic/vegetable dyes) by oxidising them to colourless products, via the oxygen it liberates on decomposition; this

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