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Can this reaction take place/does it exist -
CaCl2+CO2+H20----> CaCO3 + 2HCl

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Yes It does exist.

CaCl2+CO2+H20----> CaCO3 + 2HCl

CaCl2 reacts with water to form CaO an then CaO reacts with CO2 to form CaCO3.

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