Q249
Which lime is referred to as burned lime or quick lime
A.
CaO
AnswerB.
Ca(OH)2
C.
CaMg(CO3)2
D.
CaCO3
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
CaO is the lime that is referred to as burned lime or quick lime. It is white, caustic, alkaline, crystalline solid at room temperature. Quicklime specifically applies to the single chemical compound calcium oxide. Quicklime is relatively inexpensive. It is not stable, on cooling, it reacts spontaneously with carbon dioxide from the air.