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The reaction of slaked lime with Cl2 gas gives:

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only CaOCl2
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only CaCl2
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a mixture of Ca(OCl)2, Ca(OH)2, CaCl2 and H2O
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quick lime
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Solution

The correct option is D a mixture of Ca(OCl)2, Ca(OH)2, CaCl2 and H2O

Slaked lime Ca(OH)2 with chlorine gives bleaching powder (CaOCl2). The reaction for which is given below:

2Ca(OH)2+2Cl2Ca(OCl)2+CaCl2+2H2O.

So, option C is correct.


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