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When chlorine and sodium hydroxide being produced during the electrolysis of brine are allowed to mix, a new chemical is formed. Name the chemical and write its uses.

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When chlorine and sodium hydroxide produced during the electrolysis of brine are allowed to mix, a new chemical called sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) is formed.
Sodium hypochlorite is a bleaching agent that is used in making household bleaches and for bleaching fabrics.

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