Question

What are the two use of bleaching powder

Answer 1

Bleaching powder is used as disinfectant and germicide especially in the sterilization of drinking water.

■ It is used for manufacturing of chloroform.

■ It is used as an oxidising agent in many chemical industries to obtain various chemical products.
■ It is used for bleaching silk and wool.

It is mainly used as bleaching agent for cotton, linen and wood pulp.