A compound X on reacting with Chlorine gas forms Bleaching Powder. Name the compound X. What happens when this compound reacts with CO2

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Dear student,

The compound X is Lime water Ca ( OH)₂
The reactions are given as :
Ca(OH)₂ + Cl₂ $\to$ CaOCl₂ + H₂O
Bleaching power
Now: Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ $\to$ CaCO₃ + H₂O
Milky colour
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