The Reaction 2 CaO(s) + 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) →

question 84

Multiple Choice

The reaction 2 CaO(s) + 2 SO₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2 CaSO₄(s) is the basis of

• A) electrostatic precipitators.
• B) chemical SO₂ scrubbers.
• C) particulate removal.
• D) The reaction is the basis of all of the above.

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