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Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements

Bleaching action of SO2 {SO_2} is due to

A

reduction

B

oxidation

C

hydrolysis

D

its acidic nature

Answer

reduction

Explanation

Solution

In the presence of moisture, SO2SO_2 bleaches due to reduction SO2+2H2O−>H2SO4+2H {SO_2 + 2H_2O -> H_2SO_4 + 2H}