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