Question

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Why are commercial samples of bleaching powder not completely soluble in water ?​

Answer 1

Because it is essentially chlorinated CaO, which is insoluble. It releases chlorine on adding to water.

Answer 2

Chapter 5. Acids, Bases and Salts

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Question :

• Why are commercial samples of bleaching powder not completely soluble in water?

Answer :

• Bleaching powder Ca(ClO)₂ is soluble in water. However, commercial samples of bleaching powder contains slaked lime Ca(ClO)₂ that does not react with chlorine gas during the manufacturing of bleaching powder and thus, make them insoluble in water.

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