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Explain the importance of neutralisation reactions in our life with examples.

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Neutralisation reactions are more important in our daily life. 1. Agriculture :a. Acidic soils are treated with lime fertilisers like CaO or CaCO3, so that plants grow well.b. Basic soils are treated with rotten vegetables which liberates acidic gas CO2, so that plants grow well2. Industries :a. Electroplating industries liberate sulphuric acid, which is neutralised by lime water before its discharge.Ca(OH)2 +H2SO4 CaSO4 +2H2Ob. Power stations liberate SO2 gas by the burning of fossile fuels. These gases are treated with CaOCaO+SO2 CaSO33. Health :a. The excess acid in the stomach is neutralised by Mg(OH)2 in antacidsMg(OH)2 + 2 HCl MgCl2 + 2 H2Ob. Wasp stings are alkaline in nature. They are neutralised by vinegar.c. Tooth decay due to acids are neutralised by using tooth paste which are alkaline

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