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Question
How does H2O2 behave as a bleaching agent?
Short Note
Solution
H2O2 or hydrogen peroxide acts as a strong oxidizing agent both in acidic and basic media.
When added to a cloth, it breaks the chemical bonds of the chromophores (colour producing agents). Hence, the visible light is not absorbed and the cloth gets whitened.
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Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide
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Chapter 9: Hydrogen - EXERCISES [Page 298]
