Question

Why bleaching powder gives a typical smell in the air?

Answer 1

Answer:

Bleaching powder is a yellowish white powder with a strong smellof chlorine. When exposed to air,bleaching powder gives a smell of chlorine. This is becausebleaching powder reacts with carbon dioxide from theatmosphere to produce calcium carbonate and chlorine gas.

Answer 2

Explanation:

bcz it rxt with co2 from atmosphere to form chlorine gas and calcium carbonate