When $C O_{2}$ is passed through lime water, it turns milky. Identify the cause of the milkiness.

Formation of

C a (O H)_{2}

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Formation of

H_{2} O

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Formation of

C a C O_{3}

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Formation of

H_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C Formation of $C a C O_{3}$
When $C O_{2}$ is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of a white insoluble suspension of $C a C O_{3}$ .
$C a l c i u m h y d r o x i d e + c a r b o n d i o x i d e \to C a l c i u m c a r b o n a t e + w a t e r$

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