Which compound is used for disinfecting water?

Soda ash

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Sodium carbonate

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Bleaching powder

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Hydrogen oxide

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Solution

The correct option is C Bleaching powder
Bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride or calcium hypochlorite with chemical formula ${C a O C l}_{2}$ . It is marketed as chlorine powder for water treatment and as bleaching agent. It is used to sanitize pools and disinfect drinking water.

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