Bleaching powder is obtained by the integraleraction of chlo... | CHEMISTRY - CHLORINE | SolveeIt | Solveeit

Today, August 18

Question

Bleaching powder is obtained by the interaction of chlorine and :

A

Dilute solution of Ca(OH)2

B

Concentrated solution of Ca(OH)2

C

Dry calcium oxide

D

Dry slaked lime

Answer

Dry slaked lime

Explanation

Solution

2 Ca(OH)2 (dry slaked lime) + 2 Cl2 $\longrightarrow$ CaOCl2

+ CaCl2 + 2 H2O