Bleaching powder is not recommended for use on colored fabrics. Which of the following is the reason for this?
Bleaching powder reacts with colored fabrics to form toxic compounds.
Bleaching powder is not a strong enough oxidizing agent to remove color from fabrics.
Bleaching powder can weaken the fibers of colored fabrics.
Bleaching powder does not react with colored fabrics at all.
Bleaching powder reacts with colored fabrics to form toxic compounds. The reaction between bleaching powder and colored fabrics can lead to the formation of toxic compounds, which can be harmful to both humans and the environment. Therefore, bleaching powder is not recommended for use on colored fabrics. Hence option A is correct.
Option (B) is incorrect because bleaching powder is a strong oxidizing agent and can remove color from fabrics. Hence option B is incorrect.
Option (C) is incorrect because bleaching powder does not weaken the fibers of colored fabrics. Hence option C is incorrect.
Option (D) is incorrect because bleaching powder can react with colored fabrics. Hence option D is incorrect.