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Calcium hydroxide is called slaked lime. It is prepared on a commercial scale by adding water to

A

`CaCO_(3)`

B

CaO

C

`CaCI_(2)`

D

`CaO_(2)`

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B
`CaO+H_(2)OtoCa(OH)_(2)`
this process is called slaking of lime. During the process of slaking, lumps of quick lime crumble to a fine powder.
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