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प्रश्न
Give a scientific explanation.
Bleaching powder has the odour of chlorine.
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उत्तर
Chlorine is the main ingredient in bleaching powder. When exposed to air, bleaching powder reacts with carbon dioxide in the air to produce calcium carbonate and chlorine. Thus, it smells of chlorine.
CaOCl2 + CO2 `->` CaCO3 + Cl2
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give the molecular formula of bleaching powder.
What is the common name of the compound CaOCl2?
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Name one compound of calcium which is used for removing the colour of a coloured cloth.
Name the substance obtained by the action of chlorine on solid (dry) slaked lime.
Which is the real bleaching agent present in bleaching powder?
What is “baking powder”?
What is bleaching powder?
How is bleaching powder prepared? Write a chemical equation of the reaction involved in the preparation of bleaching powder.
State two important uses of bleaching powder.
Which of the following is treated with chlorine to obtain bleaching powder?
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NaCl, Ca(OH)2, NaHCO3, NH3, Na2CO3, H2O, Cl2, CO2, CaSO4.2H2O, 2CaSO4.H2O, CaOCl2
- Which two substances combine to form bleaching powder?
- Which four substances are utilised in the production of washing soda?
- Which compound represents plaster of Paris?
- Which compound is a part of baking powder?
- Which compound is used as an antacid?
Write the chemical formula.
Bleaching powder
The reaction between MnO2 with HCl is depicted in the following diagram. It was observed that gas with bleaching abilities was released.

The chemical reaction between MnO2 and HCl is an example of:
Chlorine gas reacts with ____________ to form bleaching powder.
