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Chemical name of bleaching powder is :
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- Calcium chlorate
- Calcium hypochlorite
- Calcium chloro hypochlorite
- Calcium bi chloride
- Calcium chlorate
Correct Option: B
Calcium hypochlorite is a chemical compound with formula Ca(ClO)2. It is widely used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent. This chemical is considered to be relatively stable and has greater available chlorine than sodium hypochlorite.