Oxidation number of two Cl atoms in bleaching powder $C a O C l_{2}$ are

–1, –1

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+1, –1

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+1, +1

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0, –1

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Solution

The correct option is B +1, –1
Two Cl atoms shows +1 & –1 oxidation state

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