This compound is conventionally used for white-washing of buildings. Which of the following statements is / are true about it :
(1) It is obtained by treating quick lime with water.
(2) It is produced when calcium carbide reacts with water.
(3) It is one of the raw materials used for the manufacture of Portland cement.
(4) It is called slaked lime and its chemical formula is Ca(OH)2.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) (1) and (4) only (B) (2), (3) and (4) only (C) (1), (2) and (4) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) only

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This compound is conventionally used for white-washing of buildings. Which of the following statements is / are true about it :
(1) It is obtained by treating quick lime with water.
(2) It is produced when calcium carbide reacts with water.
(3) It is one of the raw materials used for the manufacture of Portland cement.
(4) It is called slaked lime and its chemical formula is Ca(OH)2.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) (1) and (4) only (B) (2), (3) and (4) only (C) (1), (2) and (4) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) only

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