The reaction of calcium oxide with water is a combination reaction, not a decomposition reaction.
Which of the following statement is incorrect, when calcium oxide reacts with water? (1) It produces slaked lime. (2) It releases a large amount of heat. (3) It is an example of decomposition reaction. (4) The coefficients of calcium oxide, water and product formed is 1 in balanced chemical equation.
Asked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2022 3 2022 · Topic: Acid, Base and Salt (Physical and Chemical Properties of Bases)
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Answer: C. It is an example of decomposition reaction.
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