a solution of substance "X " is used for white washing .what is the substance " X " ? state the chemical reaction of " X " with water .

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We know that a solution of slaked lime i.e. Ca(OH)₂ is used for white washing walls. Slaked lime is formed when calcium oxide reacts with water. Thus, the substance X is calcium oxide and its reaction with water is shown as follows
CaO (s) + H₂O (l) â†’ Ca(OH)₂ (aq)

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a solution of substance "X " is used for white washing .what is the substance " X " ? state the chemical reaction of " X " with water .

We know that a solution of slaked lime i.e. Ca(OH)2 is used for white washing walls. Slaked lime is formed when calcium oxide reacts with water. Thus, the substance X is calcium oxide and its reaction with water is shown as follows CaO (s) + H2O (l) â†’ Ca(OH)2 (aq)

We know that a solution of slaked lime i.e. Ca(OH)₂ is used for white washing walls. Slaked lime is formed when calcium oxide reacts with water. Thus, the substance X is calcium oxide and its reaction with water is shown as follows
CaO (s) + H₂O (l) â†’ Ca(OH)₂ (aq)