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Calcium carbonate, commonly called limestone, is prepared by passing `CO_(2)(g)` through

A

`CaCI_(2)`

B

`Ca(OH)_(2)`

C

`Ca(HCO_(3))_(2)`

D

`CaSO_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Ca(OH)_(2)(aq.)+CO_(2)(g)toCaCO_(3)(s)+H_(2)O(l)` it is also obtained by the addition of sodium carbonate to calcium chloride:
`CaCl_(2)+Na_(2)CO_(3)toCaCO_(3)+2NaCl`
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