2 NaCl.

Sodium
chloride.

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The above decomposition does not accurately represent the action of bleach upon sodium thiosulphate. If the solutions employed are very dilute, the decomposition may take place in another direction, viz.:—

Ca(ClO)2

Calcium
hypochlorite.

+

4 Na2S2O3

Sodium
thiosulphate.

+