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Quick lime is...

Quick lime is

A

CaO

B

`CaCl_(2)`

C

`Ca(OH)_(2)`

D

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

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A
Calcium oxide (CaO) , commonly known as quicklime. It is a white cuastic alkaline , crystalline soild at room temperature .
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