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CBSE - Chemistry - Chemical Reactions and Equations

Chemical Reactions and Equations

Short Answer Type

A substance X, which is an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with water it forms solution which turns red litmus blue. Identify X and also write the chemical reactions involved

 Calcium oxide

CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(aq)

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