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Match the compounds given in column I with their uses mentioned in column II.
Column I Column II
i) CaCO3 a) Dentistry, ornamental work

ii) Ca(OH)2 b) Manufacture of sodium carbonate from caustic soda

iii) CaO c) Manufacture of high-quality paper

iv) CaSO4 d) Used in white washing



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Column I Column II
i) CaCO3 c) Dentistry, ornamental work
ii) Ca(OH)2 d) Manufacture of sodium carbonate from caustic soda
iii) CaO b) Manufacture of high-quality paper
iv) CaSO4 a) Used in white washing


(i)→ (c),

CaCO3 can be applicable for the manufacture of high-quality paper. It is mixed with paper pulp to make paper of bright white colour.

(ii) → (d),

Ca(OH)2 - It is a colourless crystal or white powder and is produced when quicklime is mixed or slaked with water. It is used in whitewashing.

(iii) → (b),

Cao - Calcium oxide, also known as quicklime, is an alkaline substance. It is used in industry for the synthesis of Sodium carbonate from caustic soda.

(iv) → (a)

CaCO3 - Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound and is a common substance found in rocks as the calcite mineral. It is used in Dentistry.





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