Question

Sanitary worker used a white chemical having strong smell of chlorine gas to disinfect the water tank

1. Identify the chemical compound and write its chemical formula
2. Give chemical equation for its preparation
3. Write its two uses

Answer 1

1)calcium oxychloride-bleaching powder-caocl2
2)ca(oh)2+cl2--->caocl2 + h20
3)i)used in laundry to clean clothes
ii)kill germs
iii)oxidising agent