RRB Junior Engineer / DMS / CMA 2024 · Question 445 of 730

What is the role of chlorine gas in the preparation of bleaching powder?

1. AIt reacts with dry slaked lime to form bleaching powder.Correct
2. BIt reacts with water to produce hydrogen peroxide.
3. CIt is used as a catalyst for the reaction.
4. DIt is used to neutralise calcium hydroxide.