Question

Which of the following negative radical is present in bleaching powder?

• A. Hypochlorite
• B. Chlorate
• C. Chloride
• D. Both $\left(A\right)$ and $\left(C\right)$

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both $\left(A\right)$ and $\left(C\right)$

Bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride given by the formula $CaOC{l}_2$

Hence, negative radicals are $OC{l}^{-}$ & $C{l}^{-}$ i.e. hypochlorite & chloride.