Question

How is bleaching powder obtained.Give its uses

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Bleaching powder is synthesized by the action of chlorine gas (produced from the chlor-alkali process) on dry slaked lime (Ca (OH)_2).

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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Answer 2

Hope this helps you to understand how bleching powder is formed....!!!!!