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describe the process of preparation of bleaching powder​

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Answered by ItzRomanticBabe
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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

Answered by rohithkrhoypuc1
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Answer:

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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