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(D) Bleaching powder is represented as $Ca(OCl)Cl$. It consists of a calcium ion $(Ca^{2+})$,a hypochlorite ion $(OCl^-)$,and a chloride ion $(Cl^-)$.

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$+1, -1$

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(D) Bleaching powder is represented as $Ca(OCl)Cl$. It consists of a calcium ion $(Ca^{2+})$,a hypochlorite ion $(OCl^-)$,and a chloride ion $(Cl^-)$. In the hypochlorite ion $(OCl^-)$,the oxygen atom has an oxidation state of $-2$. Let the oxidation state of chlorine be $x$. $x + (-2) = -1 \implies x = +1$. In the chloride ion $(Cl^-)$,the oxidation state of chlorine is $-1$. Therefore,the oxidation states of the two chlorine atoms are $+1$ and $-1$.

What are the oxidation states of both the chlorine atoms in bleaching powder $(CaOCl_2)$?

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