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The reaction of Cl(2) and X gives bleac...

The reaction of `Cl_(2) and X ` gives bleaching powder . X is

A

`CaO`

B

`Ca(OH)_2`

C

`Ca(OCl)_(2)`

D

`Ca(ClO_(3))_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`underset(x)(2Ca(OH)_(2))+2Cl_(2) to underset("Bleaching powder")(2Ca(OCl)Cl)+2H_2O `
Hence , X is calcium hydroxide `Ca(OH)_(2)`
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