Bleaching powder is also chemically known as

A)
Sodium hydroxide
B)
Calcium sulphate
C)
Calcium hypochlorite
D)
Calcium Carbonate

Correct Answer :   Calcium hypochlorite

Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(OCl)â‚‚. It is the main active ingredient of commercial products called bleaching powder, chlorine powder, or chlorinated lime, used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.

Published On : June 8, 2021