A chemical A is used for the preparation of washing soda to recover ammonia. When CO2 is bubbled through an aqueous solution of A, the solution turns milky. It is used in white washing due to disinfectant nature. What is the chemical formula of A?
A
Ca(HCO3)2
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B
CaO
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C
Ca(OH)2
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D
CaCO3
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Solution
The correct option is BCa(OH)2
Ca(OH)2 is used in Solvay process i.e., preparation of washing soda (Na2CO3.10H2O) to recover NH3. 2NH4CI+Ca(OH)′2A′→2NH3+CaCl2+H2O
Ca(OH)2+CO2→CaCO3↓+H2O
A Milkiness Ca(OH)2 is used in white washing due to its disinfectant nature.