This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Microbiology
Antiseptic propey of bleaching powder is due to ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Hypochlorous acid, B. Hypochlorite, C. Chlorine, D. H+
A: Hypochlorous acid
Answer: A: Hypochlorous acid 
Explanation: Active component responsible for the disinfecting propey A bleaching powder is hypochlorous acid ref baveja microbiology