Question

What is bleaching powder? How is it produced? Give its chemical equation. State its two uses?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Bleaching powder is Calcium Oxychloride (CaOCl2)

Preparation :

On passing chlorine gas through a test tube containing dry slaked lime Ca (OH)2 bleaching powder is produced.

Ca (OH)2+Cl2➡CaOCl2 +H2O

Uses:

●It is used as bleaching agent in textile industry and paper factories.

● It is used as an oxidising agent in chemical industries.

● It is used as disinfectant for drinking water, to make it germ free.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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