Calcium hydroxide on heating gives a solid product 'X' and on treatment with hydrochloric acid gives another solid product Y. What do you observe whe X and Y are exposed to atmosphere? Explain.

Calcium hydroxide on heating gives a solid product 'X' and on treatmen

1.	Calcium hydroxide on heating gives a solid product 'X' and on treatment with hydrochloric acid gives another solid product Y. What do you observe whe X and Y are exposed to atmosphere? Explain.
Answer» SOLUTION :`CA(OH)_(2) rarr underset(("X"))(CaO + H_(2)O)` `Ca(OH)_(2) + HC1 rarr underset(("Y"))(CaC1_(2)) + H_(2)O` CaO is hygroscopic in nature absorbs moisture and remains in solid state. `CaC1_(2)` is deliquescent in nature, absorbs moisture and is converted into solution state.