P Block Elements Question 383
Bleaching action of $ SO_2 $ is due to its reducing property
[CPMT 2004]
Options:
A) Oxidizing property
B) Acidic properties
C) Basic property
D) Reducing property
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ SO_2 $ acts as a bleaching agent due to its reducing property. $ SO_2+2H_2O\to H_2SO_4+2H^+ $ Coloured matter +H^+ $ \to $ Colourless matter
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