(i) How chloride of lime chemically differs from calcium chloride? (ii) What happens when chloride of lime reacts with sulphuric acid. Write chemical equation involved. (iii) Mention two uses of chloride of lime.

(i) How chloride of lime chemically differs from calcium chloride? (i

1.	(i) How chloride of lime chemically differs from calcium chloride? (ii) What happens when chloride of lime reacts with sulphuric acid. Write chemical equation involved. (iii) Mention two uses of chloride of lime.
Answer» Solution :(i) Chloride of lime is calcium HYPOCHLORITE `CaOCl_2` which is alkaline while calcium chloride is `CaCl_2` which is neutral. (ii) `2CaOCl_2 (s)+H_2SO_4(AQ) to CaSO_4(aq)+CaCL_2(aq)+2HClO(aq)` (iii) (a) Bleaching powder is USED for bleaching purposes in textile and paper industry and in laundry. (B) It is also used as a DISINFECTANT for water