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A compound X is used for disinfecting drinking water supply prepared from slaked lime. (2) a. Identify the compound X b. Write the chemical equation for the preparation of compound X

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Answer:

slaked lime - Ca(OH)2

Ca(OH)2 + CO2 ----> CaCO3(solid) + H2O

X is CO2

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