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Calcium and Its Compounds

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How is calcium oxide prepared?

Thermal decomposition of

{C a C O}_{3}

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Oxidation of

{C a C O}_{3}

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Reduction of

{C a C O}_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is B Thermal decomposition of ${C a C O}_{3}$
Calcium oxide is prepared from calcium carbonate by thermal decomposition of it.
$C a C O_{3} Δ - \to C a O + C O_{2}$

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