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The bleaching action of bleaching powder...

The bleaching action of bleaching powder is due to the formation of

A

`CaCl_(2)`

B

`CaSO_(4)`

C

HClO

D

`Ca(ClO_(3))_(2)`

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C
Chlorine reacts with water forming HCl and HClO (Hypochlorus acid) is not stable and decomposes giving nascent oxygen which is responsible for oxidising and bleaching.
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