Chemistry, asked by dayamoirangthem, 1 year ago

Why does bleaching powder acts as a disinfectant?

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When bleaching powder dissolves, it reacts with water to underchloric acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite ions (OCl-). Chlorine kills pathogens such as bacteria and viruses by breaking the chemical bonds in their molecules. ... When enzymes do not function properly, a cell or bacterium will die.

Answered by Anonymous

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it kill the harmful microorganisms of water and make it safe for drinking

aryanrajben10: When bleaching powder dissolves, it reacts with water to underchloric acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite ions (OCl-). Chlorine kills pathogens such as bacteria and viruses by breaking the chemical bonds in their molecules. ... When enzymes do not function properly, a cell or bacterium will die.

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