To form hard shells, for the protection of soft bodies, water animals use a compound X which is formed by the reaction of dissolved carbon dioxide with limestone bearing rocks.

The compound X is

Calcium oxide

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Calcium hydroxide

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Calcium carbonate

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Calcium bicarbonate

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Solution

The correct option is D
Calcium bicarbonate

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