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A chemical compound having a strong smellof chlorine is used to disinfectwater:(a) Identify the compound(b) Write the chemical equation of its preparation.(c) Write its uses |
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Answer» a)The said chemical compound is bleaching powder, chemically known as calcium oxychloride. It is represented by the chemical formula CaOCl2. b)It is produced by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime. Following is the chemical equation for the reaction Ca(OH)2+ Cl2→ CaOCl2+ H2O c)Bleaching powder is used for bleaching cotton and linen in the textile industry, wood pulp in paper factories and washed clothes in laundries.like if you find it useful |
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