1 A solution of a substance 'X' is used for whitewashing I) name the substance 'X' and write - Science - Chemical Reactions and Equations

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1 A solution of a substance 'X' is used for whitewashing

I) name the substance 'X' and write it's formula
II) write the reaction of the substance 'X' named in (I) above with
water

Ashwini Kumar Mishra · Accepted Answer

Dear student ,
1 The compound X is quick lime or calcium oxide having molecular
formula is CaO
2 CaO + H2O → Ca( OH)2 Heat
slaked lime
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1. A solution of a substance 'X' is used for whitewashing I) name the substance 'X' and write it's formula. II) write the reaction of the substance 'X' named in (I) above with water.