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A solution of the substance X is used for whitewashing.
Write the reaction of the substance X with water.

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Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide (slaked lime)
`underset("Quicklime")underset(or)underset("Calcium oxide")(CaO(s)+)H_(2)(l) to underset("Salked lime")underset(or)underset("Calcium Hydroxide")(Ca(OH)_(2)(aq))`
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