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Photosynthesis In Higher Plants

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Carbon dioxide is necessary for photosynthesis. The chemical used to remove this gas most effectively from entering a control apparatus is

calcium oxide

distilled water

potassium hydroxide solution

sodium carbonate.

Solution

C.

potassium hydroxide solution

Like other alkali metals, potassium hydroxide combines with CO₂ as such:
2KOH+CO₂ $\to$ K₂CO₂ +H₂O

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