Ozone is used as a bleaching agent. Explain. - Vidyadip

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Ozone is used as a bleaching agent. Explain.

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Ozone due to its oxidising property can act as a bleaching agent. $O _{3(g)} \rightarrow O _{2(g)}+ O$
It bleaches coloured matter. coloured matter $+ O \rightarrow$ colourless matter
Ozone bleaches in the absence of moisture, so it is also known as dry bleach.
Ozone can bleach ivory and delicate fabrics like silk.

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