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Which of the following common household products has ‘calcium hypochlorite’ as its dominant chemical?1. Baking soda2. Detergent powder3. Vinegar4. Bleaching powder

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Bleaching powder

The correct answer is Bleaching powder.

  • Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OCl)2.

  • It is commonly referred to as bleaching powder or calcium oxychloride.
  • It is produced industrially by treating lime (Ca(OH)2) with chlorine gas.
  • It is very stable and can be stored for an extended period of time.
  • This compound is the main ingredient of commercial products such as bleaching powder, chlorine powder and chlorinated lime which are used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent.
  • It is also used in the sanitization of public swimming pools and to disinfect drinking water.


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