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Why calcium hydroxide is used in white washing?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Composition**: Calcium hydroxide, chemically represented as Ca(OH)₂, is a compound derived from calcium oxide (CaO) when it reacts with water (H₂O). 2. **Reaction with Water**: The first step in the whitewashing process involves the reaction of calcium oxide with water: \[ \text{CaO} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{Ca(OH)}_2 \] ...
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