Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
The reaction of slaked lime with gas gives:
The reaction of slaked lime with \( C l_{2} \) gas gives:
- A. only \( C a O C l_{2} \)
- B. only \( C a C l_{2} \)
- C. a mixture of \( C a(O C l)_{2}, C a(O H)_{2}, C a C l_{2} \) and \( H_{2} O \)
- D. quick lime
Step-by-step solution
Slaked lime (Ca(OH)2) reacts with chlorine gas (Cl2) to produce bleaching powder, which is not a pure compound but a mixture. The reaction yields calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2), calcium chloride (CaCl2), unreacted calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), and water (H2O). Thus, option C correctly describes the product mixture.
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