Is calcium oxide used for whitewashing or calcium hydroxide? Write in brief.

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When Lime or calcium oxide is dissolved in a large amount of water It forms a white solid called Calcium Hydroxide or slaked lime which is applied on walls.we apply calcium hydroxide but we buy calcium oxide and then mix it with water to form calcium hydroxide.

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