Q. Bleaching action of SO_{2} is due to its
A) Oxidizing property
B) Acidic property
C) Basic property
D) Reducing property
Explanation
(d)
SO_{2} acts as bleaching agent due to its reducing property.
SO_{2} +2H_{2}O⟶H_{2}SO_{4}+2H
Coloured matter +[H] ⟶colourless matter.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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