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write the chemical name of formula of balancing powder how it is prepared write the chemical equation and state any two ceses of bleaching powder​

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Correct Question:-

write the chemical name of formula of bleaching powder how it is prepared write the chemical equation and state any two uses of bleaching powder.

Answer :-

Chemical name :- Calciumoxy chloride.

Chemical formula :- $CaOCl_2$

Preparation:-

Bleaching powder also known as calcium oxy chloride is prepared when the chlorine gas is passed through the dry slaked lime it forms calciumoxy chloride.

Reaction mechanism:-

$Ca(OH) _2 + Cl_2 →CaOCl_2 + H_2O$

It's actual formula is quite complex and studied under higher classes.

Uses of bleaching powder :-

• It is used to bleach the clothes,paper in textile or paper industry.
• It is also used as laboratory reagents.
• It is used to clean or sterilize the drinking water.
• In preparation of chloroform and various compounds.