DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Milky colour of lime solution is due to mixing of which gas-
A
Calcium carbonate
B
Carbon di oxide
C
Oxygen
D
Nitrogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of calcium carbonate. Lime water has Calcium Hydroxide in it. When you add Carbon Dioxide to it, a white colour Calcium Carbonate is formed, which gives a milky colour to the Lime Water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reason (R): Carbon dioxide reacts with limewater to form calcium hydrogen carbonate which forms a white precipitate.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lime water turns milky, when carbon dioxide gas is passed into it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbon dioxide gas turns limewater milky.

Detailed explanation-5: -Thus, carbon dioxide is the gas due to which the lime water turns milky.

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