Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-1999

  • question_answer
    Bleaching powder is obtained by treating chlorine with.

    A) \[CaC{{O}_{3}}\]                              

    B) \[CaS{{O}_{4}}\]

    C) \[CaO\]               

    D) \[Ca{{(OH)}_{2}}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    We know that\[Ca{{(OH)}_{2}}+C{{l}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}CaOC{{l}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}O\] Thus in this reaction, bleaching powder \[(CaOC{{l}_{2}})\]is produced.


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