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Why does `O_3` act as a powerful oxidising agent?

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`O_(3)` is an endothermic compound. On heating, it readily decomposes to give dioxygen and nascent oxygen.
`O_(3) overset("Heat") (rarr) O_(2) + O` (nascent oxygen)
Since nascent oxygen is very reactive, therefore, `O_(3)` acts as a powerful oxidising agent.
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