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The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements1 Mark
Question
Account for the following:
Ozone acts as a powerful oxidising agent.
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Answer

Due to the ease with which it liberates atoms of nascent oxygen, it acts as a powerful oxidising agent.
$O_3 → O_2 + O$ (nascent oxygen).

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