Question

A calcium compound which is a yellowish white powder is used as a disinfectant and also in textile industry. Name the compound. For what purpose it is used in paper industry?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given -

• A calcium compound which is a yellowish white powder is used as a disinfectant and also in textile industry.

To Do :-

• Name the compound
• For what purpose it is used in paper industry.

The compound name is bleaching powder (Calcium oxychloride) (CaOCl2).

Bleaching powder is used in paper industry for bleaching wood pulp.

Additional information :-

Preparation of Bleaching powder :-

• When calcium hydroxide reacts with chlorine then it forms bleaching powder (calcium oxychloride) and water.

Chemical equation :-

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O

Properties :-

1. Bleaching powder is a white powder which gives a strong smell of chlorine.
2. Bleaching powder is soluble in cold water.
3. Bleaching powder reacts with dilute acids to produce chlorine.

Uses :-

1. Bleaching powder is used for washing clothes in laundry.
2. In the manufacturing of Chloroform.
3. Bleaching powder is used for disinfecting drinking water supply.

Answer 2

Answer:

The compound name is bleaching powder (Calcium oxychloride) (CaOCl2).

Bleaching powder is used in paper industry for bleaching wood pulp.

Explanation: