Which of these substances is the active ingredient in ordinary household bleach A) HCl B) Cl₂ C) NaCl D) NaClO E) NaClO₄

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The active ingredient in ordinary household bleach is sodium hypochlorite, which has the chemical formula NaClO. Choice A (HCl) is hydrochloric acid, which is not an ingredient in bleach. Choice B and E are not valid chemical formulas. Choice C (NaCl) is table salt and is not the active ingredient in bleach.

Which of These Substances Is the Active Ingredient in Ordinary