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SO2 acts as...

`SO_2` acts as

A

oxidising agent

B

reducing agent

C

bleaching agent

D

disinfectant.

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A, B, C, D
`SO_2` can act as an oxidising agent.
`SO_2+2H_2S to 2H_2O+3S`
`SO_2` can act as a reducing agent
`SO_2+NO_2 to SO_3+NO`
`SO_2` act as a bleaching agent.
`SO_2+2H_2O to H_2SO_4 +2[H]`
The nascent hydrogen combines with the colouring matter and makes it colourless.
`SO_2` is a powerful disinfectant.
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