Question

Which of the following cannot be considered as the use of bleaching powder.

A. It is an oxidizing agent.

B. It is used for disinfecting water

C. It releases oxygen gas on heating which can be used for aeration of water bodies

D. It bleaches cotton and linen in the textile industry.​

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It releases oxygen gas on heating which can be used for aeration of water bodies

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Answer 2

Answer:

Bleaching powder does not release oxygen on heating which can be used for aeration of water bodies.

Explanation:

Bleaching powder : It is a solid inorganic compound and its chemical formula is Ca(OCl)₂. It has a pale yellowish colour and its chemical name is calcium hypochlorite. Bleaching powder is prepared chemically by the reaction of chlorine with calcium hydroxide.

Uses of bleaching powder :

1. It is used in the cotton and linen industry as a bleaching agent.
2. It is a water disinfectant and kills microorganisms and germs.
3. It is a strong oxidising agent.

So from above discussion it is clear that Option C is incorrect regarding bleaching powder.