The chemical formula of bleaching powder is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The chemical formula of bleaching powder is:
A. CaOCl₂
B. Ca(OH)₂
C. Na₂CO₃·10H₂O
D. CaSO₄·½H₂O
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bleaching powder is chemically calcium oxychloride, with the formula CaOCl₂. It is produced by the action of chlorine gas on dry slaked lime (Ca(OH)₂). Option A is slaked lime, C is plaster of Paris, and D is washing soda. It is used for disinfecting water and bleaching textiles.

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