A yellow powder X gives a pungent smell if left open in air. It is prepared by the reaction of dry compound Y with chlorine gas

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Science
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A yellow powder X gives a pungent smell if left open in air. It is prepared by the reaction of dry compound Y with chlorine gas. It is used for disinfecting drinking water. Identify X and Y and write the reaction involved.

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Chemical Reaction:
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‘X’ = CaOCl2 (Bleaching powder)
‘Y’ = Ca(OH)2 (Slaked lime)