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Slaked lime is...

Slaked lime is

A

CaO

B

`CaCO_(3)`

C

`Ca(OH)_(2)`

D

`CaSO_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Calcium hydroxide `(Ca(OH)_(2))` is called Slaked lime.
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