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What is produced when Calcium hydroxide reacts with Chlorine gas?
ACalcium chloride
BBleaching powder
CSlaked lime
DHydrochloric acid
✓ Correct Answer: B — Bleaching powder
The reaction of dry slaked lime [Ca(OH)2] with chlorine produces bleaching powder.
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