Question

Explain how bleaching powder is prepared write its uses

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride. It is prepared by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime. 

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O

 Uses : 

(i) Used for bleaching cotton and linen in the textile industry and wood pulp in paper industry etc. 

(ii) It is used for disinfecting the drinking water.