Wednesday 13 March 2013

What is the common name of the compound CaOCl2


Question 1. What is the common name of the compound CaOCl2?
Answer: 
Bleaching Powder.
Question 2. Name the substance which on treatment with chlorine yields bleaching powder.
Answer: 
When calcium hydroxide is treated with chlorine gas it yields bleaching powder. It is shown in the following chemical reaction.

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