A solution of a substance 'X' is used for white washing.
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Calcium oxide (CaO) is used for whitewashing which when mixed with water to form Ca(OH)2 calcium hydroxide.
CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 + Heat
A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for white washing.
(i) Name the substance ‘X’ and write its formula.
(ii) Write the reaction of the substance ‘X’ named in (i) above with water.