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Compound 'A when dissolved in water gives compound 'B'which is used in whitewashing.

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Compound 'A, when dissolved in water, gives compound 'B' which is used in whitewashing. Compound 'B' reacts with CO2 to form a white precipitate of compound 'C'. Identify compounds 'A', 'B' and 'C'. Also, write the equations involved.

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answered Jan 10, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) ● 6 ● 6 ● 11
selected Jan 24, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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Slaked lime [(Ca(OH)2] is used for whitewashing. It is obtained when quicklime, CaO reacts with water.

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