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Published on: August 13, 2026
In which of the following pairs does the first gas bleaches flowers by reduction while the second gas does so by oxidation
A
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B
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C
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D
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Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
bleaches flower by reduction
This bleaching is temporary because reduced flower again oxidised by air to form coloured flower
This bleaching is permanent because oxidised flower remains colourless.
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