The reaction of Quicklime turning into Slaked Lime is ___ which turns___ .
A
Endothermic, Blue litmus Red
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B
Exothermic, Blue Litmus Red
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C
Endothermic, Red litmus Blue
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D
Exothermic, Red Litmus Blue
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Solution
The correct option is D
Exothermic, Red Litmus Blue
Quicklime is CaO, slaked lime is Ca(OH)2. Quicklime reacts vigorously with water to give slaked lime. Slaked lime is a basic compound, it turns red litmus blue.