Pblock Elementsii Result Question 40

40. Work out the following using chemical equations “Chlorination of calcium hydroxide produces bleaching powder.”

(1998,2 M)

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Solution:

$\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2+\mathrm{Cl}_2 \xrightarrow{40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}} \mathrm{CaOCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$