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What are the materials used for the preparation of bleaching powder?

When calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) reacts with chlorine, it gives calcium oxychloride (bleaching powder) and water is formed.

Ca(OH)2 + Cl2⇨ CaOCl2 + H2O


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