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Bleaching powder reacts with a few drops of conc. HCI to give

(a) chlorine

(b) hypochlorous acid

(c) calcium oxide

(d) oxygen

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Correct option (a) chlorine

Explanation :

CaOCl2 + 2HCl  CaCl2 + H2O + Cl2 

The liberated Cl2 gives the disinfectant nature to bleaching powder.

Cl2+ H2 HCI + HOCI (Kill germs)

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