In bleaching powder $(C a O C l_{2})$ , oxidation number of the two chlorine atoms are:

0, + 1

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0, - 1

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- 1, + 1

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- 1, - 2

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Solution

The correct option is C $- 1, + 1$
In bleaching powder, one chlorine atom is attached to oxygen. Its oxidation number is $+ 1$ . Another chlorine atom is attached to the calcium atom. Its oxidation number is $- 1$ .

The structure of bleaching powder is shown in the image.

Hence, the correct option is $C$

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