Dry `SO_2` does not bleach dry flowers because
Dry `SO_2` does not bleach dry flowers because
A. nascent hydrogen responsible for bleaching is produced only in presence of moisture
B. water is the actual reducing agent responsible for bleaching
C. water is stronger acid than `SO_2 `
D. the OH- ions produced by water cause bleaching
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Correct Answer - A
Nascent hydrogen is produced only in presence of moisture and is responsible for bleaching.
`SO_2 + H_2O to H_2SO_4 + 2 [H]`
Coloured flower + [H] `to` Colourless flower
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