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CaO + H2O → Ca (OH)2 is an example of which of the reactions?

CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 is an example of which type of reaction? Learn about combination reactions for CBSE Class 10 Chemistry preparation.

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The reaction of Cao + H2O → Ca (OH)2 is described as a combination reaction, in which calcium oxide and water combine to form a single product which is calcium hydroxide.

  1. Here, two reactants combine to form one product. Halogens and oxygen undergo a combination reaction with other elements as they are highly reactive elements.
  2. It liberates heat therefore; this is an exothermic reaction.
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