Question

During the manufacture of sodium
hydroxide, A gas 'X' is formed as by
product. The gas 'X' reacts with lime
water to give a compound 'Y' which is
used as a bleaching agent in the
textile industry. *
1 X is chlorine: Y is NaHco3
2 Xis Chlorine: Y is CaOC12
3 X is Carbon dioxide: Y is CaOc12
4 X is Hydrogen: Y is NaHCO3​

Answer 1

Answer:

The gas X is chlorine.

Compound Y is calcium oxychloride which is commonly known as bleaching powder and used as bleaching agent in chemical industries.

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