Question

What is the common name and chemical name of the compound with formula caocl2?

Answer 1

◆Chemical name-Calcium Oxy-chlorite or Calcium Hypochlorite.

◆Common name-Bleeching powder.

Answer 2

${CaOCl}_{2}$

COMMON NAME - Bleaching Powder

CHEMICAL NAME - Calcium Oxychloride

FORMATION :-

Calcium - Oxychloride is formed by passing chlorine gas in calcium hydroxide.

The Chemical Equation is Given Below :-

${Ca(OH) }_{2} + Cl \rightarrow {CaOCl}_{2} + {H }_{2}$

The Calcium Hydroxide is taken in aqueous state while chlorine is in gaseous form together get react to form calcium oxy-chloride and liberated hydrogen gas.