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NaOCl is used as a bleaching agent and sterilising agent. It can be synthesised by the action of
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NaOCl is used as a bleaching agent and sterilising agent. It is formed by the action of Cl 2 with cold and dilute NaOH.
2NaOH + C1 2 
NaCl + NaOCl + H 2 O
Cold and dil.
6NaOH + 3C1 2 
5NaCl + NaClO 3 + 3 H 2 O
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