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`SO_2` acts as temporary bleaching agent but `Cl_2` acts as permanent bleaching agent. Why ?

A

`Cl_2` bleaches due to reduction but `SO_2` due to oxidation

B

`Cl_2` bleaches due to oxidation but `SO_2` due to reduction

C

Both of these

D

None of these

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B
`Cl_(2)` bleaches due to oxidation which is permanent bleaching while `SO_(2)` bleach due to reduction which is temporary bleach and convert in original by atmospheric oxygen.
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