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प्रश्न
Write the chemical name of bleaching powder and write its properties.
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उत्तर
Bleaching powder - CaOCl2 (Calcium oxychloride CaOCl2)
Calcium oxychloride
Uses :
1) It is used as the disinfectant
2) Used as oxidising agent in many chemical reactions
Properties
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give the molecular formula of bleaching powder.
What is the common name of the compound CaOCl2?
Name one compound of calcium which is used for removing the colour of a coloured cloth.
Which is the real bleaching agent present in bleaching powder?
What is "baking powder"? How does it make the cake soft and spongy?
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How is bleaching powder prepared? Write chemical equation of the reaction involved in the preparation of bleaching powder.
What happens when bleaching powder reacts with dilute sulphuric acid? Give equation of the reaction involved.
State two important uses of bleaching powder.
When chlorine and sodium hydroxide being produced during the electrolysis of brine are allowed to mix, a new chemical is formed. Name the chemical and write its uses.
Give a scientific explanation.
Bleaching powder has the odour of chlorine.
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:
Assertion (A): Reaction of Quicklime with water is an exothermic reaction.
Reason (R): Quicklime reacts vigorously with water releasing a large amount of heat.
