Question

2. During electrolysis of brine, a gas 'G' is liberated at anode. When this gas
'G' is passed through slaked lime, a compound 'C' is formed, which is used
for disinfecting drinking water.
(i) Write formula of 'G' and 'C'.
(ii) State the chemical equation involved.
(iii) What is common name of compound 'C' ? Give its chemical name.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1 )G is chlorine gas and c is bleaching powder

(2) ca(oH)+cl2 it gives caocl2

(3) bleaching powder (calcium oxichloride)