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What happens when - (Write only balanced chemical equation):
Dry chlorine gas reacts with dry slaked lime
What happens when - (Write only balanced chemical equation):
Dry chlorine gas reacts with dry slaked lime
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This reaction produces bleaching powder (\( CaOCl_2 \)), used for disinfection.
Updated On: Nov 10, 2025
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\[
Ca(OH)_2 + Cl_2 \rightarrow CaOCl_2 + H_2O
\]
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