State whether the given statement is true or false:

The $H_{2} O_{2}$ is a better oxidising agent than water because it can provide nascent oxygen easily,

$H_{2} O_{2} \to H_{2} O + [O]$ .

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The $H_{2} O_{2}$ is a better oxidizing agent than water because it can provide nascent oxygen easily. $H_{2} O_{2} \to H_{2} O + [O]$ . Due to nascent oxygen, it can act not only as an oxidant but also as permanent bleaching agent.

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