Bleaching action of H2O2 is due to its : (A) Oxidizing nature (B) Reducing nature (C) Acidic nature (D) Thermal instability

Question:

Bleaching action of H2O2 is due to its : 

(A) Oxidizing nature 

(B) Reducing nature 

(C) Acidic nature 

(D) Thermal instability

Answer: option (1) " oxidizing nature"

Explanation:

It acts as bleaching agent due to the release of nascent oxygen. Thus, the bleaching action of hydrogen peroxide is permanent and it is due to oxidation. It oxidizes the coloring matter to a colorless product. 

H2O2 → H2O + [O]

Hence, option (1) " oxidizing nature" is the correct answer.