everyday science MCQ #2841

Bleaching Powder has which of the following chemical names?

everyday science MCQ #2841

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Bleaching Powder has which of the following chemical names?

    • A) Sodium Chloride
    • B) Calcium Chloride Hypochlorite
    • C) Trichloromethane
    • D) Calcium Oxide

    Answer: Calcium Chloride Hypochlorite

    Explanation: Bleaching powder is calcium chlorohypochlorite [Ca(OCl)Cl], formed by passing chlorine gas over dry slaked lime; it releases hypochlorous acid which acts as the bleaching agent.