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Which of the following is soda lime? |
Ca(OH)2 + CaO KOH + CaO CaCl2 + CaO NaOH + CaO |
NaOH + CaO |
The correct answer is option 4. \(NaOH + CaO\). Soda-lime is a mixture of Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and Calcium oxide (CaO). The Chemical formula of the soda lime is \(CaHNaO_2\). The main components present in soda-lime are Calcium hydroxide(about 75%), Water (about 20% ), Sodium hydroxide (about 3%), and Potassium hydroxide (about 1%). It is mainly used to absorb moisture and gases. Soda-lime is used in gas masks as an absorbent for toxic gases. Soda-lime causes severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract. |