NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistrys Block ElementsPractice
Bleaching action of H 2 O 2 is due to its:
Options
- Aoxidising nature
- Breducing nature
- Cacidic nature
- Dthermal instability
Correct answer
A. oxidising nature
Step-by-step solution
It acts as bleaching agent due to the release of nascent oxygen. Thus, the bleaching action of hydrogen peroxide is permanent and it is due to oxidation. It oxidizes the colouring matter to a colourless product. H 2 O 2 → H 2 O + O