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Hypochlorite is a strong oxidant and bleaching agent. Why? 

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Hypochlorite**: Hypochlorite is represented by the chemical formula \( \text{OCl}^- \). It consists of one oxygen atom and one chlorine atom, where the oxygen carries a negative charge. 2. **Oxidation State**: In hypochlorite, chlorine is in a +1 oxidation state. This is important because the oxidation state indicates the potential of an element to gain or lose electrons; a lower oxidation state often means a higher potential for oxidation. 3. **Single Bond Character**: The bond between oxygen and chlorine in hypochlorite is a single bond. This means that there is no tendency for hypochlorite to form a pi bond, which would involve sharing more than one pair of electrons. ...
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