Question

the product of chlor alkali process release in anode that reacts with calcium hydroxide given a compound name the compound write the balanced chemical reaction and two uses​

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Question :

Name the compound and write its two uses.

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We know that during the electrolysis of brine(aqueous solution of sodium chloride) chlorine gas is given off at the anode.

Now,

When the chlorine gas reacts with calcium hydroxide[Ca(OH)2] :

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 -----------) CaOCl2 + H2O

Therefore, the compound produced is :

Calcium hypochlorite (CaOCl2)

OR

Bleaching powder

Uses :

(i) To make drinking water free from germs

(ii) Used as an oxidising agent in many chemical

industries

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