Question :

Bleaching powder forms a milky solution in water. Explain.
Submitted on 28/8/2024 | Answered by Vandana Rana

Answer :

Bleaching powder reacts with water to form Ca(OH)2, which has a milky appearance. The reaction is given by,


CaOCl2 + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2+ 2HCl