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GK QUESTION#3218

Apart from whitening fabrics, for what other purpose is bleaching powder widely used?

  1. AMaking paint
  2. BDisinfecting drinking waterCorrect answer
  3. CMaking soap
  4. DMaking detergent
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B. Disinfecting drinking water

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Bleaching powder is used to disinfect drinking water as well as to bleach fabrics. Its available chlorine provides the disinfecting action. This is a distinct use from making soap, detergent or paint.

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