Question

calcium compound is used as a disinfectant. with the help of an equation explain how it is prepared​

Answer 1

Bleaching Powder also called Calcium oxychloride (CaOCl2) is a Calcium Compound.

• Ca + H2O → Ca(OH)2 + H2

• Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O

This Calcium Compound is used as disinfectant in water as well as to wash clothes.

“ The main disinfectant in this compound is Chlorine ”

In other words, the main motive of formation of Bleaching Powder is to carry Chlorine which is an disinfectant.

Answer 2

HEY BRAINLIANS.

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⇒Bleaching Powder (Calcium Oxychloride) is the compound we use for disinfecting drinking water.

⇒Chemical formula of Bleaching Powder is CaOCl2

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Chemical Equation —

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 --------> CaOCl2 + H2O

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Other uses -

It is used in textile industry

It is also used as a oxidising agent