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Which one of the following is not true for bleaching powder?

(a) It is used as a reducing agent in chemical industries.

(b) It is used for bleaching wood pulp in paper factories.

(c) It is used for disinfecting drinking water.

(d) It is used for bleaching linen in textile industry.

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(c) It is used for disinfecting drinking water.

Calcium hypochlorite commonly known as Bleaching Powder is used for bleaching wood pulp in the paper industries.

Bleaching powder is yellowish powder soluble in water.

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