Question
Which of the following compounds is formed when chlorine reacts with dry slake lime Ca(OH) _2 ?
MHT CET
Chemistry
s Block Elements
2026
MHT CET 2026 (16 April Shift 1)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. CaOCl _2
- B. CaO _2 Cl _2
- C. CaOCl
- D. CaCl _2
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
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