Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) CaOCl₂.
- The chemical formula of bleaching powder is CaOCl₂.
- It is a compound of calcium, oxygen, and chlorine.
- Bleaching powder is produced by the reaction of chlorine gas with slaked lime (Ca(OH)₂).
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- Uses of Bleaching Powder: It is used for bleaching textiles, disinfecting drinking water, and as a disinfectant in the treatment of water.
- Chemical Composition: Bleaching powder contains calcium oxychloride and is highly reactive with moisture and acids.
- Alternative Name: It is also known as calcium hypochlorite.
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