What happens when bleaching powder is left exposed to air?

(A) It turns dark brown in colour
(B) It turns yellow in colour
(C) It gradually loses its oxygen
(D) It gradually loses its chlorine

Correct Answer : It gradually loses its chlorine
Bleaching Powder (NaOCl2), loses its chlorine gradually when it is oxidized with the presence of air.
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