Question

What happens when chlorine is passed over slaked lime? Write chemical equation of the reaction involved and state two uses of the product obtained.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The product formed after chlorine is passed over soaked lime is bleaching powder

Explanation:

step by step explanation:

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

• The compound name for bleaching powder is Calcium oxychloride
• The two uses

1. It is used as disinfectant to clean water
2. It is used as oxidizing agent in many industries like paper industries and textile industry