Preparation and uses of bleaching powder
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1. Preparation of Bleaching Powder
Bleaching powder is synthesized by the action of chlorine gas (produced from the chlor-alkali process) on dry slaked lime (Ca(OH)2).
Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O
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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