For each of the compound A and B, suggest a suitable method its preparation along with the balanced chemical equations.

Question

For each of the compound A and B, suggest a suitable method its preparation along with the balanced chemical equations. i. A is bleaching powder ii. B is gypsum

Philoid · Accepted Answer

(a) (i) The most commonly used bleaching agent in the industry is bleaching powder or calcium oxychloride.

It is prepared by passing the chlorine gas through dry slaked lime. The reaction is given as follows:

(ii) Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral form of hydrated calcium sulphate. It can be obtained from Plaster of Paris by adding water to it. The reaction is as follows:

CaSO₄.1/2H₂O + 3/2 H₂O → CaSO₄.2H₂O

For each of the compound A and B, suggest a suitable method its preparation along with the balanced chemical equations.i. A is bleaching powderii. B is gypsum

For each of the compound A and B, suggest a suitable method its preparation along with the balanced chemical equations.
i. A is bleaching powder

ii. B is gypsum