What is the chemical name of Bleaching powder?

Q. What is the chemical name of Bleaching powder?
Answer: Calcium Oxychloride
Notes: Calcium Oxychloride or CaOCl₂ is the chemical name of Bleaching powder. It is a very important industrial chemical having its use in paper, textile and other areas.

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