Which of the following is correct about bleaching action of $S O_{2}$ ?

Oxidation property

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Hydrolysis

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Reduction property

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Its acidic nature

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Solution

The correct option is C Reduction property
Bleaching action of $S O_{2}$ is due to its reduction property. It takes up oxygen from coloured material and makes it colourless.

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