(a) What is the chemical name of bleaching powder?
(b) What is the chemical formula of bleaching powder?
(c) What are the materials used for the preparation of bleaching powder?
(d) State one use of bleaching powder (other than bleaching).
(a) The chemical name of bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride.
(b) The chemical formula of bleaching powder is CaOCl2
(c) The materials used for the preparation of bleaching powder are Calcium hydroxide and chlorine.
(d) Bleaching powder is used as a disinfectant in drinking water to kill germs and bacteria.
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