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Write the chemical name and formula of bleaching powder. How is it prepared

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The chemical name of bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride and its chemical formula is CaOCl₂. It is prepared by passing chlorine gas through dry slaked lime. Following is the chemical equation for the reaction
Ca(OH)₂ + Cl₂ â†’ CaOCl₂ + H₂O

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