One mole of HCl(aq) is neutralised by one mole of NaOH(aq). How many moles of Ca(OH)2 are required to neutralise 10 moles of HCl(aq)?
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Solution
Ca(OH)2 is diacidic base as it contains two OH groups. One mole of Ca(OH)2 reacts with 2 moles of HCl. Hence, 10 moles of HCl will react with 102=5 mol of Ca(OH)2.