Question

A chemical compound X is used as a disinfectant which is formed by passing a gas X formed during chlor alkaline process on another substance B which is used to reduce the acidity of soil. Identify these compounds and gas X and write the reaction involved

Answer 1

the compound is Bleaching powder ( calcium oxy chloride ) and the gas is chlorine gas

calcium hydroxide ( dry ) + chlorine gas > calcium oxy chloride + water