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the bleaching action of chlorine is due to

A

Reduction

B

Hydrogenation

C

Chlorination

D

Oxidation.

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D
Bleaching action of `Cl_2` is due to oxidation
`Cl_2+H_2O to 2HCl +[O]`
Colour +[O]` to`Oxidised colour (colourless)
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