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What is the product formed when quicklime (CaO) reacts with water?

ACalcium carbonate
BCalcium hydroxide
CCalcium chloride
DCalcium oxide

✓ Correct Answer: BCalcium hydroxide

Calcium oxide (quicklime) reacts vigorously with water to produce calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

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