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Lime reacts exothermally with water to give ‘A’ which has low solubility in water. Aqueous solution of ‘A’ is often used for the test of CO2, a test in which insoluble B is formed. If B is further reacted with CO2 then soluble compound is formed. ‘A' is
Chemistrys Block ElementsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Quick lime
  • B Slaked lime
  • C White lime
  • D Lime water
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The correct answer is: Slaked lime

CaOLimeLimited waterCaOH2

The process is known as slaking of lime and the product is slaked lime. It is an exothermic process.

CaOH2aq solution is known as lime water and used for test of CO2.

CaOH2aqCO2CaCO3CaCO3+CO2excess+H2OCaHCO32

Milkiness is due to the formation of calcium carbonate and disappearance of milkiness is due to the formation of calcium bicarbonate.

 

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