pBlock ElementsII 2 Question 37

40. Work out the following using chemical equations

“Chlorination of calcium hydroxide produces bleaching powder.”

(1998, 2M)

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Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH}){2}+\mathrm{Cl}{2} \xrightarrow{40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}} \mathrm{CaOCl}{2}+\mathrm{H}{2} \mathrm{O}$