Question

When bleaching powder is kept in the air that gives some smell why?

Answer 1

When exposed to air, bleaching powder gives a smell of chlorine. This is because bleaching powder reacts with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to producecalcium carbonate and chlorine gas.

Answer 2

When exposed to air, bleaching powder gives a smell of chlorine. This is because bleaching powder reacts with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce calcium carbonate and chlorine gas