What happens when we add dilute HCI to Calcium carbonate?

What happens when we add dilute HCI to calcium carbonate?

Answer: The reaction of dilute HCl with calcium carbonate (marble) produces calcium chloride and carbon dioxide.

CaCO3 + 2HCl = CaCl2 + CO2 ↑ + H2O

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