Chemistry, asked by Raveger, 5 hours ago

why is bleaching powder used as a sterilizing agent?​

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Answered by vinaysharma58
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Bleaching powder when exposed to moisture will release chlorine and this chlorine kills off the germs and disinfects the area.  Also, bleaching powder on exposure to air reacts with CO2 and liberates chlorine gas which is aqueous solution known as bleaching agent and kills the germs and bacteria.

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