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$X$ is used in the manufacture of $Y$ which is used as a disinfectant. What are $X$ and $Y$ ?

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Ammonium hydroxide, Ammonium phosphate

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Sodium hydroxide, Rayon

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Calcium hydroxide, Bleaching powder

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Calcium hydroxide, Bleaching powder
Among the given options, we know that bleaching powder is used as a disinfectant.
It is prepared by the action of chlorine on calcium hydroxide(dry slaked lime).
So, $X$ is calcium hydroxide and $Y$ is bleaching powder.

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