What are interhalogen compounds? Write the chemical reaction, when chlorine reacts with dry slaked lime.
Q.4 What are interhalogen compounds? Write the chemical reaction, when chlorine reacts with dry slaked lime.
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Interhalogen compounds are compounds formed by the combination of two different halogens, e.g. ClF, BrF3, IF5, IF7. Their general formula is XX′n (n = 1, 3, 5, 7), where X is the larger, less electronegative halogen.
Chlorine with dry slaked lime gives bleaching powder:
Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 → CaOCl2 + H2O
(More exactly: 3Ca(OH)2 + 2Cl2 → Ca(OCl)2·CaCl2·Ca(OH)2·2H2O.)
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