Limewater is a solution of _______ in water.

sodium chloride

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calcium chloride

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sodium hydroxide

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calcium hydroxide

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Solution

The correct option is D calcium hydroxide
Limewater is basic in nature. It is a solution of calcium hydroxide in water.

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Limewater is a solution of _______ in water.

The correct option is D calcium hydroxideLimewater is basic in nature. It is a solution of calcium hydroxide in water.

The correct option is D calcium hydroxide
Limewater is basic in nature. It is a solution of calcium hydroxide in water.