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Question

Which one of the following is present as an active ingredient in bleaching powder for bleaching action ?

Options

A.Ca(OCl)2
B.CaO2Cl
C.CaCl2
D.CaOCl2

Solution

Ca(OCl)2 , calcium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in bleaching powder which releases chlorine.

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