Priyanshu Gujjar
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formation of water soluble calcium bicarbonateWhen CO2 is passed through lime water, it turns milky due to the formation of calcium carbonate which is sinsoluble in water.
limewaterCa(OH)2+CO2⟶milkinessCaCO3+H2O
However, when excess of CO2 is passed through this solution, the milkiness disappears. This is due to the formation of calcium bicarbonate which is colorless and soluble in water.
milkinessCaCO3+H2O+excessCO2⟶water solubleCa(HCO3)2