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Can limestone be prepared through slaked lime?(a) Yes(b) No(c) Maybe(d) Cannot sayThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.My query is from s-Block Elements topic in section s-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct answer is (a) Yes

The best EXPLANATION: Yes, limestone can be prepared through slaked lime. Limestone is calcium CARBONATE while slaked lime is calcium hydroxide. When limestone is PASSED through carbon dioxide, it RESULTS in the formation of calcium carbonate which is a precipitate and WATER.



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