Quick lime is (i) Slow in setting (ii) Rapid in slacking...

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Quick lime is
(i) Slow in setting
(ii) Rapid in slacking
(iii) Good in strength

A. Only (i)

B. Only (ii)

C. Both (i) and (ii)

D. Both (ii) and (iii)

Answer: Option C

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Comments ( 2 )

Nazeer Alam :

4 months ago

Quicklime, also known as calcium oxide (CaO), is not slow in setting. In fact, it is known for its rapid setting or reaction with water, during a process called slaking. Therefore, the correct statement is:
option B (ii) Rapid in slacking
LELIN DANDASENA :

4 years ago

How

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