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Question

Bleaching action of SO2 is due to :

A

Its reducing nature

B

Its oxidising nature

C

Its acidic nature

D

Its both oxidising as well as reducing nature

Answer

Its reducing nature

Explanation

Solution

2H2SO4 + P2O5 (dehydrating agent) $\longrightarrow$ 2SO3 + 2HPO3 + H2O