The lime water in container C turned milky because
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lime water turns milky when carbon dioxide reacts with calcium hydroxide (present in lime water) to form calcium carbonate, which is insoluble and appears as a milky precipitate. Plants produce carbon dioxide during respiration, which could cause this reaction if the container was exposed to the plant.
Lime water turns milky when carbon dioxide reacts with calcium hydroxide (present in lime water) to form calcium carbonate, which is insoluble and appears as a milky precipitate. Plants produce carbon dioxide during respiration, which could cause this reaction if the container was exposed to the plant.