Refer to the two statements given below and select the correct option.
Statement A: Bleaching powder is produced by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime.
Statement B: Its chemical formula is CaOCl2.

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Refer to the two statements given below and select the correct option.
Statement A: Bleaching powder is produced by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime.
Statement B: Its chemical formula is CaOCl2. — Exam MCQ

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B. Both Statements A and B are correct. — Bleaching powder is manufactured by the action of chlorine gas on dry slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). This process typically occurs in plants such as Hasenclever or Bachmann's plants. The chemical formula for bleaching powder is commonly represented as CaOCl2: Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O. Bleaching powder is used as an oxidiser in many chemical industries. When exposed to air, it reacts with carbon dioxide to release chlorine gas.

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A. Statement A is incorrect but B is correct.

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C. Statement A is correct but B is incorrect.

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D. Both Statements A and B are incorrect.

Refer to the two statements given below and select the correct option. Statement A: Bleaching powder is produced by the action of chlorine on dry slaked lime. Statement B: Its chemical formula is CaOCl2.

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