How is bleaching powder prepared? Why does bleaching powder $(i)$ smell strongly of chlorine?
(N/A) Bleaching powder is prepared by the action of chlorine gas $(Cl_2)$ on dry slaked lime $[Ca(OH)_2]$.
The chemical reaction is:
$Ca(OH)_2 + Cl_2 \to CaOCl_2 + H_2O$
Bleaching powder smells strongly of chlorine because it reacts with carbon dioxide $(CO_2)$ present in the atmosphere,which leads to the liberation of free chlorine gas.
The chemical reaction is:
$Ca(OH)_2 + Cl_2 \to CaOCl_2 + H_2O$
Bleaching powder smells strongly of chlorine because it reacts with carbon dioxide $(CO_2)$ present in the atmosphere,which leads to the liberation of free chlorine gas.
Explore More
Similar Questions
Why does $1 \, M \, HCl$ solution have a higher concentration of $H^{+}$ ions than $1 \, M \, CH_{3}COOH$ solution?
Medium
View Solution$(a)$ Write the chemical name and chemical formula of washing soda.
$(b)$ How is it obtained from sodium chloride? Give equations of the reactions.
$(c)$ Why is it called a basic salt? Give any one of its uses.
$(b)$ How is it obtained from sodium chloride? Give equations of the reactions.
$(c)$ Why is it called a basic salt? Give any one of its uses.
Medium
View SolutionThe aqueous solution having $pH \, 11$ is how many times more basic than an aqueous solution having $pH \, 8$?
Easy
View SolutionWhich among the following is not a base?
Medium
View SolutionIf the $pH$ of an aqueous solution is $6$,then its $pOH$ is:
Easy
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo