When ${C O}_{2}$ is passed through lime water, it turns milky.The milkiness is due to the formation of:

{C a C O}_{3}

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

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H_{2} O

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{C O}_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C ${C a C O}_{3}$
Lime water is calcium hydroxide which on passing carbon dioxide turns lime water milky due to formation of calcium carbonate.

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