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What is the chemical name of the product formed when quicklime reacts with water?
ACalcium carbonate
BCalcium hydroxide
CCalcium chloride
DCalcium sulphate
✓ Correct Answer: B — Calcium hydroxide
CaO + H2O -> Ca(OH)2. The product is slaked lime or calcium hydroxide.
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