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What is the common name of CaOCl(2) ?...

What is the common name of `CaOCl_(2) ` ?

A

Baking Powder

B

Baking Soda

C

Bleaching Powder

D

Washing Soda

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Calcium hypochlorite, an inorganic compound with formula Ca(CIO)2, is commonly known as bleaching powder. It is not highly soluble in water and is more preferably used in soft to medium-hard water. It is also used to sanitize public swimming pools and disinfect drinking water.
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