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A substance X, which is an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with water, it forms a solution that turns red litmus blue. Identify X and also write the chemical reactions involved.

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The X is Calcium oxide

CaO(*) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2 (aq)

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