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What happens when CO2 is passed through lime water for a short time?

AIt turns blue
BIt turns milky
CIt turns black
DIt stays clear

✓ Correct Answer: BIt turns milky

CO2 reacts with lime water [Ca(OH)2] to form an insoluble precipitate of Calcium Carbonate (milky).

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