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Question: In preparation of \(CHCl_{3}\) from ethanol and bleaching powder, the latter provides....

In preparation of CHCl3CHCl_{3} from ethanol and bleaching powder, the latter provides.

A

Ca(OH)2Ca(OH)_{2}

B

Cl2Cl_{2}

C

Both (1) and (2)

D

None of these

Answer

Both (1) and (2)

Explanation

Solution

CaOCl2+H2OBleachingpowderCa(OH)2+Cl2\underset{\text{Bleachingpowder}}{CaOCl_{2} + H_{2}O} \rightarrow Ca(OH)_{2} + Cl_{2}