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In the reaction to produce calcium carbide, what is the purpose of...

In the reaction to produce calcium carbide, what is the purpose of heating quick lime with coke?

Options

  1. ATo produce ethyne
  2. BTo obtain calcium oxide
  3. CTo form calcium hydroxide
  4. DTo generate carbon monoxide

Correct answer

B. To obtain calcium oxide

Step-by-step solution

The heating of quick lime with coke is done to obtain calcium oxide (CaO) as one of the products, and the primary purpose of this reaction is to produce calcium oxide.
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