Home›MPPSC Forest›State Forest Service Mains Exam›Section 'B': Forestry and General Science›UNIT-06: Chemistry›Preparation of building materials: Lime, cement, glass and steel›What is the chemical formula of slaked lime?

What is the chemical formula of slaked lime?

20243M#mppsc-forest#pyq#mcq#2024
A.CaO
B.CaCO₃
C.Ca(OH)₂Correct
D.Ca(HCO₃)₂
Explanation & Solution

Correct Answer: (C) Ca(OH)₂

Slaked lime is chemically known as calcium hydroxide with the formula Ca(OH)₂. It is produced when quicklime (CaO) is slaked or reacted with water in an exothermic process.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

बुझा चूना है

A.CaO
B.CaCO₃
C.Ca(OH)₂सही
D.Ca(HCO₃)₂

सही उत्तर: (C) Ca(OH)₂

बुझा हुआ चूना रासायनिक रूप से कैल्शियम हाइड्रॉक्साइड होता है जिसका सूत्र Ca(OH)₂ है। यह बिना बुझे चूने (CaO) की जल के साथ ऊष्माक्षेपी अभिक्रिया द्वारा प्राप्त होता है।

See this question in context →
Free Android App

Practice Better on the StatePYQ Mobile App

⚡ Error Diary · ⏱ Timed Mains Answer Pacer · 📴 Offline Revision Vault

Get it onGoogle Play