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All dilute acids react with bleaching powder, liberating:

1. chlorine gas
2. hydrogengas
3. nitrogen gas
4. \( H C l \) gas

Correct answer: chlorine gas

Solution

Bleaching powder contains hypochlorite/chlorinated lime species that, on treatment with dilute acids, liberate chlorine. The acid converts the chlorine-containing compound into free chlorine gas.

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