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Write the chemical formula

Bleaching powder, common salt,baking soda, washing soda

(a)Bleaching powder:-CaOCl2


Uses:- It is used for disinfection of drinking water at the water works and the water in the swimming pool.


(b) Common salt:-NaCl


Uses:- It gives a salty taste to food and is the most used of all


salts.


(c)Baking soda:- NaHCO3


Uses:- Being basic in nature it is used to reduce acidity in the stomach.


(d)Washing soda:- Na2CO3.H2O


Uses:- It is used mainly for washing clothes.


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