Question

Name the substance which on treatment with chlorine yields bleaching
powder :
(A) Gypsum ) ( 2. CaSO 4 H2O
(B) Slaked lime [ ( ) ] Ca OH 2
(C) Quick lime (CaO)
(D) Lime stone )

Answer 1

Slaked Lime reacts with a chlorine gas to form bleaching powder

Answer 2

calcium hydroxide b slaked lime CaOH 2