The suspension of slaked lime in water is known as:

milk of lime

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aqueous solution of slaked lime

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limewater

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quicklime

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The correct option is A milk of lime
Calcium hydroxide is prepared by adding water to quick lime, CaO. It is a white amorphous powder and it is sparingly soluble in water. The paste of lime in water (i.e. suspension) is called milk of lime while the filtered and clear solution is known as lime water.

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Suspension of slaked lime in water is known as
(a) lime water (b) quick lime (c) milk of lime (d) Aqueous solution of slaked lime

Temporary hardness can be removed by mixing water with slaked lime, this process is known as softening of water.

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