Question

Bleaching powder is produced by the action of chlorine on which

Answer 1

Bleaching powder is obtained when chlorine is reacted with

calcium hydroxide

Answer 2

Bleaching powder is a yellowish white powder with a strong smell of chlorine. When exposed to air, bleaching powder gives a smell of chlorine. This is because bleaching powder reacts with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce calcium carbonate and chlorine.