limewater turns milky blowing carbon dioxide only why not blowing other gases in it

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Lime water react with other gases as well such as SO₂ etc but the suspension is less milky due to the formation of a white precipitate as well.
Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O
milky suspension

Ca(OH)₂ + SO₂ → CaSO₃ + H₂O
precipitate

Lime water does not form white precipitate with other gases such as NO₂.
Ca(OH)₂ + NO₂ → Ca(NO₃)₂+ H₂O
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