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Bleaching powder is commonly known by which chemical name?

Correct answer C. Calcium oxychloride

Explanation

Bleaching powder, often written CaOCl2, is calcium oxychloride. It releases chlorine and is used to bleach cloth and disinfect drinking water.

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