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What is the chemical formula of bleaching powder?

JE CBT-1, 24-May-19 S-3 2019
✓ Answer: B CaOCl2
The chemical formula of bleaching powder is CaOCl2, also known as calcium hypochlorite. Bleaching powder is a widely used chemical compound known for its disinfecting and bleaching properties. It is commonly used in water treatment, household cleaning, and as a bleaching agent in the textile and paper industries. The typical reaction to produce bleaching powder involves the combination of chlorine gas with calcium hydroxide: 2Ca(OH)2 + 2Cl2 → Ca(OCl)2 + CaCl2 + 2H2O.
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