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In the experiment to prove that CO2 is essential for photosynthesis , watch glass containing KOH is kept by the side of the plant , so that KOH absorb CO2. What is chemical reaction of KOH + CO2 ?

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Dear Student,

The chemical reaction involved in the experiment is as follows:
KOH(aq) + CO₂(g) → K₂CO₃(aq)+H₂O(l)

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