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Limewater is a/an ______.

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acid

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base

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C

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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