Question

Lime water is a solution of

• A. Calcium hydroxide($\mathrm{Ca}{\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)}_2$).
• B. Calcium hydroxide($\mathrm{Ca}\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)$)
• C. Calcium hydroxide($\mathrm{Ca}\left({\mathrm{O}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_2\right)$)
• D. Calcium hydroxide($\mathrm{Ca}\left({\mathrm{OH}}_2\right)$)

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Calcium hydroxide($\mathrm{Ca}{\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)}_2$).

The explanation for the correct option:

Option(A)

• Lime water is a solution of Calcium hydroxide.
• Its chemical formula is ($\mathrm{Ca}{\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)}_2$.
• It is basic in nature.

Hence, the correct option is an option (A).