In lime kilns, the following reversible reaction, CaCO3(s)⇌CaO(s)+CO2(g) proceeds to completion because of:
A
high temperature
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B
CO2 escapes
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C
low temperature
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D
molecular mass of CaO is less than that of CaCO3
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Solution
The correct option is ACO2 escapes In lime kilns, the following reversible reaction, CaCO3(s)⇌CaO(s)+CO2(g) proceeds to completion because of CO2 escapes so that it is no longer available for the reaction with CaO.