Chemistry, asked by rashmimaharjanpb3ebj, 1 year ago

Starting from quick lime how would yo prepare bleaching powder

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Answered by palakhanduja32
17
first qick lime is converted into slaked lime by reaction of quick lime with water.
CaO+ H2O➡Ca(OH)2
when chlorine gas is passed through slaked lime then we obtain bleaching powder and hydrogen gas is also released.
Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 ➡ CaOCl2 + H2

hope it helps you.

rashmimaharjanpb3ebj: But quick lime means CaO
palakhanduja32: sorry i didnt read the question properly
palakhanduja32: but now thats right.
Answered by gopika43
6
Here is ur answer.........

Quick lime (CaO) react vigorously with water to for slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). When chlorine gas is passed to dry slaked lime we ged bleaching powder.

Hope it helps!!☺☺
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