Bleaching action of chlorine in presence of moisture is :

reduction

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oxidation

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hydrolysis

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substitution

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Solution

The correct option is D oxidation
Reaction is given below:
$C l_{2} + H_{2} O \to 2 H C l + O$
Hence, matter is bleached by liberated oxygen.
So, bleaching action of chlorine in presence of moisture is due to oxidation.

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