MHT CET202616 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which of the following compounds is formed when chlorine reacts with dry slake lime Ca(OH) ₂ ?
Options
- ACaOCl ₂
- BCaO ₂ Cl ₂
- CCaOCl
- DCaCl ₂
Correct answer
A. CaOCl ₂
Step-by-step solution
When chlorine gas is passed over dry slaked lime Ca(OH) ₂ , bleaching powder is formed. The chemical reaction is given by: Ca(OH) ₂ + Cl ₂ CaOCl ₂ + H ₂ O The compound formed is CaOCl ₂ . Answer: CaOCl ₂