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State whether the following statement is True or False. CaOCl2 on heating with dil. HCl forms O2 gas.

State whether the following statement is True or False.

CaOCl₂ on heating with dil. HCl forms O₂ gas.

True or False

This statement is false.

Explanation:

Bleaching powder (CaOCl₂) reacts with dilute acids to release chlorine gas (Cl₂), not oxygen gas (O₂).

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