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Assertion (A): `SO_(2)` and `Cl_(2)` are both bleaching agents.
Reason (R ): Both are reducing agents.

A

If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`.

B

If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct but `(R )` is not the correct explanation of `(A)`.

C

If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect.

D

If `(A)` and `(R )` are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct `(R )` : `Cl_(2)` is an oxidising agent while `SO_(2)` is a reducing agent.
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