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Which of the reactions represents "slaking of lime"?
Chemistrys Block ElementsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A CaCO3CaO+CO2
  • B CaO+CO2CaCO3
  • C CaO+H2OCaOH2
  • D CaO+SiO2CaSiO3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CaO+H2OCaOH2

The process of adding  water to calcium oxide to produce calcium hydroxide is referred to as hydration process or lime slaking. The hydration of CaO, commercial  referred to as quick lime. It is the exothermic process.

CaO+H2OCaOH2

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