The function of quick lime in soda lime mixture is to (a) Absorb moisture present in soda lime (b) Increase the efficiency of soda lime (c) Increase the pH of soda lime (d) Take part in reaction with NaOH
Correct option is A) CaO is a compound that absorbs moisture easily and rapidly. So it is used in some lime. It also adsorbs CO2 Hence option A is the correct answer.
