Question

A yellow substance "x" gives a pungent smell When left in open, it is a good oxidising agent and is used for bleaching cotton lines in textile industries identity "x" and give it's method of preparation. what is its commercial name?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The given compound 'A' is calcium oxychloride because it is a oxidising agent and in open it reacts with CO2 to give pungent smelling chlorine gas.

CaOCl2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + Cl2 It is prepared by the action of dry slaked lime with chlorine gas.

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O

Calcium oxychloride is commercially known as Bleaching powder.

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Answer 2

Answer:

X is Calcium Oxychloride

Commercial Name:Bleaching Powder

Method of Preparation:

Ca(OH)2+Cl2 ‐----> CaOCl2+H2O

Explanation:

Bleaching powder is prepared by passing Chlorine gas over dry slaked lime