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Lime water can be neutralized by water.

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Solution

The correct option is A True
The above statement is true. Lime water[ $Ca {(OH)}_{2}$ ] is an example of a base so it can be neutralized by water( $H_{2} O$ ).
Note: Since water is an amphoteric oxide it will act as an acid in the above case.
Neutralisation reaction: when an acid reacts with a base to form salt and water.

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