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When limestone is heated around 1270 K we get:

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Lime water
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Slaked lime and carbon dioxide
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Quick lime and carbon dioxide
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Calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide
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Solution

The correct option is C Quick lime and carbon dioxide
The process of converting limestone to quicklime involves heating limestone to a temperature of 1070-1270 K. This thermal dissociation reaction produces carbon dioxide (CO2).
CaCO3ΔCaO+CO2
CO2 is removed as soon as it is produced to enable the reaction to proceed to completion.

Theory
Calcium Oxide or quick lime (CaO):
Properties:
It is a white amorphous solid with a melting point of 2870 K.
On exposure to the atmosphere, it absorbs moisture and CO2.
CaO+H2OCa(OH)2
CaO+CO2CaCO3
The addition of a limited amount of water breaks the lump of lime. This is called slaking of lime.
It combines with acidic oxides at high temperatures.
CaO+SiO2CaSiO3
6CaO+P4O102Ca3(PO4)2
Preparation:
It can be obtained by heating CaCO3 at 1070 – 1270 K.
CaCO3heatCaO+CO2
CO2 is removed as soon as it is produced to enable the reaction to proceed to completion.
Uses:
An important primary material for manufacturing cement.
In the manufacture of Na2CO3 from caustic soda.
In the purification of sugar and manufacture of dyestuff.

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