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The reaction of slaked lime with Cl2 gas...

The reaction of slaked lime with `Cl_2` gas gives

A

only `Ca(Ocl)_2`

B

only `CaCl_2`

C

A mixture of `Ca(Ocl)_2." "Ca(OH)_2," "CaCl_2" and "H_2O`

D

Quick lime or (e) Baryta water.

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C
`Ca(OH)_2" and "Cl_2` react to give a mixture of `Ca(Ocl)_2,CaCl_2,Ca(OH)_2" and "H_2O`. This mixture is known as bleaching powder which is also represented as `CaOCl_2`.
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