Name a compound of chlorine that is used as:
(A) An disinfectant (B) An anesthetic (C) A bleaching agent
(a) Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a commonly used disinfectant used for water purification.
(b) Chloroform (CHCl3) is a sweet-smelling liquid that is used as a sedative and anesthetic.
(c) Bleaching powder or calcium hypochlorite (CaOCl2) is a powerful bleaching agent that removes stains by oxidizing coloured substances.