how is chloride of lime diff. from calcium chloride.and why does chloride of lime loses its chlorine

Asked by ankitmadan | 30th Jun, 2008, 04:24: PM

Expert Answer:

Chloride of lime is also known as bleaching powder having chemical formula CaOCl2 while Calcium chloride has formula CaCl2 . 

It losses its chlorine by the action of CO2

 

Answered by  | 1st Jul, 2008, 03:37: PM

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