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With the help of suitable examples, explain the property of `H_(2)O_(2)` that is responsible for its bleaching action ?

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Bleaching action of `H_(2)O_(2)` is because of oxidation.
`H_(2)O_(2) to H_(2)O _(O)`
`"Colouring matter"(O) to "Colorless matter"`
It is normally used as a hair bleach. Almost all the hair dyes contain hydrogen perioxide as one of their constituents.
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