Bleaching action of chlorine is due to:

Reduction

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Oxidation

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Close shell electronic configuration of chlorine

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Ionisation

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Solution

The correct option is B
Oxidation

Bleaching action of chlorine is due to oxidation.

Cl₂ + H₂O 2HCl +O

Coloured substance + O Colourless substance

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