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The reaction that occurs on passing carbon dioxide gas through lime water is
Options
- ACaCO₃ + H₂O + CO₂ Ca(HCO₃)₂
- BCa(OH)₂ + CO₂ CaCO₃ + H₂O
- CCaO + CO₂ CaCO₃
- DCaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂ CaCO₃ + 2HCl
Correct answer
B. Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ CaCO₃ + H₂O
Step-by-step solution
Lime water is an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂ . When carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water, it reacts with calcium hydroxide to form a white precipitate of calcium carbonate and water. The chemical equation for this reaction is: Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ CaCO₃ + H₂O Answer: Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ CaCO₃ + H₂O