What is the chemical name of slaked lime ?
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What is the chemical name of slaked lime ?
✓ Correct answer: d)
Calcium Hydroxide
Explanation
The chemical name of slaked lime is calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂).
Explanation:
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When quick lime (CaO) is mixed with water, it reacts as:
\([CaO+{H}_{2}O\to Ca(OH{)}_{2}]\) -
The product Ca(OH)₂ is called slaked lime.
| Chemical Name | Formula | Common Name |
| Calcium Oxychloride | \({\mathrm{CaOCl}}_{2}\) | Bleaching Powder |
| Calcium Chloride | \({\mathrm{CaCl}}_{2}\) | Drying Agent |
| Calcium Oxide | CaO | Quicklime |
| Calcium Hydroxide | \(\mathrm{Ca}{(\mathrm{OH})}_{2}\) | Slaked lime |
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