Question

In one of industrial process used for manufacturing of naoh, a gas x' is formed as a by-product. The gas x' reacts with limewater to give another compound y' which is used as a bleaching agent in textile industry. Identify x and y giving the chemical reactions involved.

Answer 1

Answer:

x chlorine gas  y - calcium oxychloride (bleaching powder)

Explanation:

NaCl soln ----electrolysis-----> NaOH + Cl₂

Ca(OH)₂ + Cl₂  --------------------> CaOCl₂ + H₂O