All are true regarding bleaching powder, except ?
Correct Answer: It is a stable compound
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., It is a stable compound Bleaching powder :? Bleaching powder is also known as chlorinated lime. o It is a disinfectant mainly used for disinfecting o Water Faeces o It kills most of the organism when used in strength of 1 to 3% o The chief drawback of bleaching powder is that it is an unstable compound and loses its chlorine content on storage. o Its action is rapid and brief. o A good sample of bleaching powder contains 33% of"available chlorine". It is a white amorphous powder with a pungen smell of chlorine. When mixed with excess of lime it retains its strength, this is called stabilized bleach. Bleaching powder should he stored in a cool dry place.
Category:
Social & Preventive Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now