How does bleaching powder decompose in moist air ?
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BLEACHING POWDER, [WITH <= 39% AVAILABLE CHLORINE] is a strong oxidizing agent. Also, a base. Acts in aqueous solution by releasing hypochlorite ion (OCl- ion). Decomposes on standing to give oxygen (a strong oxidizing agent) and calcium chloride.
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BLEACHING POWDER, [WITH <= 39% AVAILABLE CHLORINE] is a strong oxidizing agent. Also, a base. Acts in aqueous solution by releasing hypochlorite ion (OCl- ion). Decomposes on standing to give oxygen (a strong oxidizing agent) and calcium chloride.
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