S Block Elements Question 112

Question: Bleaching powder is obtained by the interaction of chlorine and

[CPMT 1972, 78, 89; 2002; DPMT 1983]

Options:

A) Conc. solution of $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $

B) Dilute solution of $ Ca{{(OH)}_2} $

C) Dry calcium oxide

D) Dry slaked lime

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ \underset{\text{Slaked lime}}{\mathop{Ca{{(OH)}_2}}}+Cl_2\to \underset{\begin{smallmatrix} \text{Bleaching } \\ \text{powder } \end{smallmatrix}}{\mathop{CaOCl_2}}+H_2O $