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Bleaching action of SO(2) is due to :...

Bleaching action of `SO_(2)` is due to :

A

oxidising property

B

acidic property

C

basic property

D

reducing property

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The correct Answer is:
D
`SO_(2)` act as bleaching agent due to its reducing property.
`SO_(2)+2H_(2)OrarrH_(2)SO_(4)+2H`
Coloured matter `+Hrarr` Colourless matter.
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