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Which one of the following is formed when dilute nitric acid reacts with calcium hydroxide?

a. Calcium nitride and hydrogen
b. Calcium nitrate and oxygen
c. Calcium nitrate and water
d. Calcium nitrite and water

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Calcium nitrate and water
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Answer:

calcium nitrate and water.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ca (OH) 2 + 2HNO 3 → Ca (NO 3) 2 + 2H 2 O [ Check the balance ] Calcium hydroxide react with nitric acid to produce calcium nitrate and water.

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