Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime. CaO(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(aq) This reaction can be classified as: (A) Combination reaction (B) Exothermic reaction (C) Endothermic reaction (D) Oxidation reaction [CBSE Delhi, Set 1, 2020]

Question: Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime. CaO(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(aq) This reaction can be classified as:

(A) Combination reaction

(B) Exothermic reaction

(C) Endothermic reaction

(D) Oxidation reaction [CBSE Delhi, Set 1, 2020]

Which of the following is a correct option?

(a) (A) and (C)

(b) (C) and (D)

(c) (A), (C) and (D)

(d) (A) and (B)


Answer: (d) (A) and (B)


Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime. CaO(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(aq) This reaction can be classified as (A) Combination reaction (B) Exothermic reaction (C) Endothermic reaction (D) Oxidation reaction [CBSE Delhi, Set 1, 2020]


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