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Give the reason for bleaching action of `Cl_2`.

Answer» In aqueous solution or in presence of moisture, `Cl_2` liberates nascent oxygen.
`Cl_2+H_2Oto2HCl+[O]`
Nascent oxygen thus produced brings about the oxidation of coloured substances present in vegetable and organic matter to colourless substances.
Coloured substance `+[O]to` colourless substance.


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