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What happens when CO2 is passed through lime water for a long period?

AThe milkiness disappears
BThe milkiness becomes darker
CA blue color appears
DThe solution turns yellow

✓ Correct Answer: AThe milkiness disappears

Excess CO2 reacts with the calcium carbonate precipitate to form soluble calcium bicarbonate, making the solution clear again.

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