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Bleaching action of H(2)O(2) is due to i...

Bleaching action of `H_(2)O_(2)` is due to its :

A

Oxidising nature

B

Reducing nature

C

Acidic nature

D

Thermal instability

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H_(2)O_(2)rarrH_(2)O+[O]`
Bleaching action due to formation of Nascent oxygen (Oxidation).
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