Question

Which one of the following is present as an
active ingredient in bleaching powder for
bleaching action? Please explain WHY??
(a) CaoCl2
(b) Ca(OCl)2
(c) CaO,Cl
(d) CaCl2 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

CaOCl2 is present as an active ingredient in bleaching powder because it is an oxydizing agent and therefore gives oxygen on oxidation.

Answer 2

Answer:

CaoCI2 is present as an active ingredient in bleaching powder for bleaching action