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Dry SO(2) does not bleach dry flowers be...

Dry `SO_(2)` does not bleach dry flowers because

A

nascent hydrogen responsible for bleaching is produced only in presence of moisture

B

water is the actual reducing agent responsible for bleaching

C

water is stronger acid than `SO_(2)`

D

the `OH^(-)` ions produced by water cause bleaching.

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