Write the chemical formula of bleaching powder. How is bleaching powder prepared? For what purpose is it used in drinking water?
(N/A) The chemical formula of bleaching powder is $CaOCl_{2}$.
Bleaching powder is prepared by the action of chlorine gas on dry slaked lime $[Ca(OH)_{2}]$. The chemical equation for the reaction is:
$Ca(OH)_{2} + Cl_{2} \longrightarrow CaOCl_{2} + H_{2}O$
In drinking water,it is used as a disinfectant to kill germs and bacteria,making the water safe for consumption.
Bleaching powder is prepared by the action of chlorine gas on dry slaked lime $[Ca(OH)_{2}]$. The chemical equation for the reaction is:
$Ca(OH)_{2} + Cl_{2} \longrightarrow CaOCl_{2} + H_{2}O$
In drinking water,it is used as a disinfectant to kill germs and bacteria,making the water safe for consumption.
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