Write the chemical reaction that take place when carbon dioxide is passed through lime water ?

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When carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water, it turns milky or turbid due to formation of calcium carbonate which is insoluble in water. Following is the chemical reaction :-
Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O

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