A calcium compound which is a yellowish white powder is used as a disinfectant and also in textile
industry.
(i) Name the compound.
(ii) Which gas is released when this compound is left to exposed to air?
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Explanation:
(i) Bleaching powder or calcium oxychloride (CaOCl2).
(ii) When exposed to air with CO2 present in air, it releases Cl2 gas according to the following reaction
CaOCl2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + Cl2
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