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The chemical formula of slaked lime is:

A $CaO$
B $Ca (OH) X_{2}$
C $CaCO X_{3}$
D $CaCl X_{2}$

Answer: B

Quicklime

CaO

reacts with water:

CaO + H X_{2} O Ca (OH) X_{2}

. The product, calcium hydroxide, is called slaked lime.

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