describe the process of preparation of bleaching powder
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Preparation of Bleaching Powder
Bleaching powder is synthesized by the action of chlorine gas (produced from the chlor-alkali process) on dry slaked lime (Ca(OH)2).
Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → Ca(OCl2) + H2O
Uses of Bleaching Powder
It is used for bleaching dirty clothes in the laundry, as a bleaching agent for cotton and linen in the textile industry.
It is a strong oxidizing agent, hence used as an oxidizer in many industries.
It is used as a disinfectant which is used for disinfecting water to make potable water
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Bleaching powder is prepared on a large scale basis by passing chlorine gas through a solution of calcium hydroxide Ca (OH)2 which is commonly called as slaked lime .
Ca (0H)2+Cl2=CaOCl2 .
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