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Question
Which of the following is treated with chlorine to obtain bleaching powder?
(a) CaSO4
(b) Ca(OH)2
(c) Mg(OH)2
(d) KOH
Solution
Ca(OH)2
Bleaching powder (CaOCl2) is formed by passing chlorine gas over slaked lime [Ca(OH)2].
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