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Why does `O_(3)` act as a powerful oxidising agent ?

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Upon heating, ozone `(O_(3))` readily decomposes to give molecular oxygen `(O_(2))` which is more stable along with nascent oxygen (O). The released nascent oxygen readily takes part in oxidation reactions. Therefore, ozone acts as a powerful oxidising agent.
`O_(3) overset("heat")to O_(2)+O ("Nascent")`
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