The P Block Elements - Result Question 85
####88. When chlorine is passed over dry slaked lime at room temperature, the main reaction product is
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(a) $Ca(ClO_2)_2$
(b) $CaCl_2$
(c) $CaOCl_2$
(d) $Ca(OCl)_2$
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Solution:
- (d)
$2 Ca(OH)_2+2 Cl_2 \to Ca(OCl)_2+2 H_2 O+CaCl_2$