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Limewater is a/an ______.

A
acid
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base
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salt
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water
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Solution

The correct option is B base
A substance which is bitter in taste and soapy in touch is a base. Limewater is basic in nature. Its chemical formula is Ca(OH)2. It turns red litmus blue.

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