Question

Name a compound of chlorine that is used as:
(A) An disinfectant (B) An anesthetic (C) A bleaching agent

Answer 1

(a) Sodium hypochlorite $\left(NaOCl\right)$ is a commonly used disinfectant used for water purification.

(b) Chloroform $\left(CHC{l}_3\right)$ is a sweet-smelling liquid that is used as a sedative and anesthetic.

(c) Bleaching powder or calcium hypochlorite $\left(CaOC{l}_2\right)$ is a powerful bleaching agent that removes stains by oxidizing coloured substances.