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Why is hydrogen peroxide used as a bleaching agent ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Hydrogen Peroxide**: - Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H2O2. It consists of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms. 2. **Bleaching Action Mechanism**: - The primary reason hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent is due to its ability to release nascent (or atomic) oxygen when it decomposes. ...
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