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The chemical name of Bleaching powder is also

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UPSSSC PET 2021 Question Paper (24-Aug-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Calcium oxychloride (CaOCl 2)

Calcium oxychloride is the generally accepted chemical formula and name for Bleaching powder. However, for simple representation and naming, Calcium oxychloride (CaOCl_2) is used. Therefore, the correct answer is Calcium oxychloride (CaOCl 2 ).

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