Most bleaches can be classed under which of the following headings? Option A reducing agent Option B oxidizing agent Option C neither of these
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Step 1: Define "bleaching" — removal or destruction of color in a substance by altering the chemical structure of the chromophore (the part of a molecule responsible for its color). Show more…
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