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Name the gas that comes out of bleaching powder in the presence of water.

Chlorine gas is liberated when bleaching powder reacts with water.

CaOCl2 + H2O → Ca(OH)2 + Cl2


Chlorine is responsible for the bleaching/disinfection action.


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