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Write balanced chemical equation of chlorine is passed over dry slaked lime

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Answered by Anonymous
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Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 in presence of heat gives CaOCl2 + H2O
Answered by Anushkasampa123
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When chlorine is pased through dry slaked lime power Ca(OH)2 , bleaching powder is obtained .

Slaked lime --- Ca(OH)2
Chlorine --- Cl2

The chemical equation :-

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

The three properties Of bleaching powder , (CaOCl2) are

It is a yellowish white powder with a strong smell of chlorine.

It reacts with carbon dioxide , dil. HCl and di. H2SO4 to form chlorine gas.

It is soluble in water but since it is generally contaminated with Ca(OH)2 , it may produce a milky solution.

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