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Is the core of Bleaching Powder CaOCl2 or Ca(OCl)2 ?

If asked in exam for the formula of Bleaching Powder can we write only "CaOCl2 ​​​​​​" ?

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Calcium hypochlorite is an inorganic compound with formula Ca(ClO)2. It is the main active ingredient of bleaching powder.

Bleaching Powder can be written as both CaOCl2 or Ca(OCl)2 for examination.

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