<prompt> All of following are false about bleaching powder except-Contains 20 available chlorine20 solution used for disinfection of faecesUnstable compound on storageNot used for disinfection of feces urine  <response>: Ans. is d i.e., Unstable compound on storage Bleaching powder o Bleaching powder or chlorinated lime is white amorphous powder with pungent smell of chlorine. o It contains about 33 of available chlorine. o Used for disinfection of water, feces, urine, and as a deodorant. o 5 solution is suitable for disinfection of faeces and urine allowing a period of one hour for disinfection. o Action is rapid but brief. o The chief drawback is that it is an unstable compound and loses its chlorine content on storage. 