Question

how hydrogen peroxide acts as bleaching agent?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrogen peroxide acts as a bleaching agent because it is a strong oxidizing nature

When added to a cloth, it breaks the chemical bonds of the chromophores (colour producing agents). Hence, the visible light is not absorbed and the cloth gets whitened.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The nascent oxygen combines with colouring matter which in turn gets oxidized. Thus, the bleaching action of hydrogen peroxide is due to the oxidation of colouring matter by nascent oxygen. It is used for the bleaching of silk, ivory, wool or feather.