Question

what is the formula of bleaching powder and give one example​

Answer 1

Answer:

Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(OCl)2. It is the main active ingredient of commercial products called bleaching powder, chlorine powder, or chlorinated lime, used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.

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Answer 2

Bleaching powder is called CaOCl₂ (Calcium hyphochloride)

How is it formed? After the chlor-alkali process , sodium hydroxide , hydrogen and chlorine is formed. When quick lime that is CaO reacts with Cl it forms CaOCl₂ that is bleaching powder.

It used as disinfectants and to purify water.