What is common name of the compound CaOCl2?
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The common name of CaOcl2 is bleaching powder.
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Bleaching powder.
Explanation:
The substance is bleaching powder.
Chemical formula of the Bleaching powder is Ca(ClO)2.
Bleaching powder is an inorganic compound called calcium hypochlorite.
It is produced by treating calcium hydroxide with chlorine.
- Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 ---> Ca(ClO)2 + H2O
Bleaching powder is mainly used for water treatment and as a bleaching agent. It is used as an oxidizing agent in chemical industries. In textile industry, it is used for bleaching cotton and linen.
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