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A substance X, which is an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with water it forms a solution which turns red litmus blue. Identify X and also write the chemical reactions involved.

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X is calcium oxide. It is an oxide of group 2 element, calcium and is used intensively in cement industry. Ca is also present in bones. Calcium oxide on treatment with water forms lime water which is a basic solution hence, it turns red litmus blue.
`underset((X))(CaO)+H_(2)Otounderset("basic")(Ca(OH)_(2))`
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