Multiple choice

The acid used as a bleach, a deodorant and a disinfectant is

  1. chlorous acid

  2. hypochlorous acid

  3. chloric acid

  4. perchloric acid
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hypochlorous acid is a weak acid with the chemical formula HClO. It forms when chlorine dissolves in water. It cannot be isolated in pure form due to rapid equilibration with its precursor. HClO is an oxidizer, and as its sodium salt; sodium hypochlorite, (NaClO), or its calcium salt calcium hypochlorite, is used as a bleach, a deodorant, and a disinfectant.

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