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Q. The bleaching action of chlorine is due to

AIPMTAIPMT 1991The p-Block Elements - Part2

Solution:

Bleaching action of $Cl_2$ is due to oxidation
$ Cl_2 + H_2O \rightarrow 2HCl + [O]$
Colour + [O] $\rightarrow$ Oxidised colour $(colourless)$