WBCS.LIVE practice question

Reaction of quick lime (CaO) with water to produce slaked lime (Ca(OH)₂) is an example of:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Displacement reaction
  2. Endothermic reaction
  3. Decomposition reaction
  4. Exothermic reaction

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Exothermic reaction