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 $