What is slaked lime?

C a {(O H)}_{2}

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C a O

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C a O + C O_{2}

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A $C a {(O H)}_{2}$
Quick lime when combined or slaked with water, forms slaked lime. The balanced equation can be written as-
$C a O$ $+$ $H_{2} O$ $=$ $C a {(O H)}_{2}$
Slaked lime is used as plaster.

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