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The P-Block Elements

Question
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Give the reason for bleaching action of Cl2.

Solution

Cl2 liberates nascent oxygen in presence of moisture or in aqueous solution
 Cl2 + H2O→ 2HCl + O
Colourled substance + O → Colourless substance

This nascent oxygen bleaches the coloured substance present in vegteable substance due to oxidation.