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How does `H_(2)O_(2)` behave as bleaching agent?

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Bleaching action of`H_(2)O_(2)` is due to the oxidation of colouring matter by nascent oxygen. `H_(2)O_(2(g))toH_(2)O_((l))+O_((g))`
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