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Bleaching powder is obtained by treating \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\) with
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JIPMERJIPMER 2008
Options:
  • A \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2\)
  • B CaO
  • C \(\mathrm{CaCO}_3\)
  • D \(\mathrm{CaCl}_2\)
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The correct answer is: \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2\)
Bleaching powder is obtained by treating \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\) with lime water.
\(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_2+\mathrm{Cl}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaOCl}_2+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\)

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