Question

Which one of the following statement is/are true about slaked lime?

• A. Used in preparation of bleaching powder
• B. It is a white amorphous powder.
  
• C. Used in the preparation of mortar, a building material.
  
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Uses of slaked lime $\left(Ca\right(OH{)}_2)$

1. In the preparation of mortar, a building material.
2. Used in white wash due to its disinfectant nature.
3. Used in the glass making, in tanning industry, for the preparation of bleaching powder and for purification of sugar.

It is a white amorphous powder.