Question

Explain the process of preparation of Bleaching powder and mention any one use of it.​

Answer 1

Ca(OH)2+Cl2 --------∆-------- CaCl2+ H2O

uses are _

in manufacturing of choloform

as an oxidizing agent in chemical industry

Answer 2

Chemical formula of Bleaching Powder is CaOCl2 and its Chemical name is Calcium Oxychloride.

It is Prepared by Chlorine gas over dry slaked lime. Generally this method is used in large scale preparation of bleaching powder.

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + 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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