Question

what is bleaching powder

Answer 1

It is a powder containing calcium hypochlorite, used chiefly to remove colour from material.

Answer 2

Hey mate !!!


calcium oxychloride is known as bleaching powder.



it is made by reaction of calcium hydroxide with chlorine.


given by equation,


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



following are the uses of calcium oxychloride or bleaching powder.



it is used for bleaching the cotton textile.



it is used for oxidizing agent in chemical industry.



it is used for making chloroform that is calcium tetrachloride.



it is used for Disnifecting drinking water.



hope it helps:D


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