MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0Previous Year Questions

Which one of the following is present an an active ingredient in bleaching powder for bleaching action? (AIPMT 2011)

A.CaCl2

B.CaCl2

C.Ca(OCl)2✓ Correct

D.CaO2Cl2

Explanation

Calcium hypochlorite is the active ingredient in bleaching powder. It is because the bleaching action is done by active chlorine which is produced from calcium hypochlorite. Active chlorine acts as oxidizing agents that purify water and performs bleaching action.

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