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How is Bleaching powder (caocl2 )is prepared​

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Bleaching powder is produced by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime [Ca(OH)2]

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 --> CaOCl2 + H2O

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Bleaching Powder's chemical formula is CaOCl2 and is called Calcium Oxychloride. It is prepared on dry slaked lime by chlorine gas.

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