Slaked lime is mixed with ammonium chloride and heated – What happens?

What happens when slaked lime is mixed with ammonium chloride and heated?

Answer: Heating slaked lime with ammonium chloride produces calcium chloride, water and ammonia gas.

2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 = 2NH3 ↑ + CaCl2 + 2H2O

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