NTA Abhyas NEET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Practice
The bleaching action of bleaching powder is due to the formation of:
Options
- AC a C l 2
- BC a S O 4
- CH C l O
- DC a ( C l O 3 ) 2
Correct answer
C. H C l O
Step-by-step solution
In presence of dil. Acids, bleaching powder loses oxygen. 2 C a O C l 2 + H 2 S O 4 → C a C l 2 + C a S O 4 + 2 H C l O H C l O → H C l + O This oxygen is used for oxidation - bleaching.