The acidic behaviour of lakes and oceans can be neutralized by:
NaOH
HCl
CaCO3
Ca(OH)2
A
CaCO3
B
HCl
C
Ca(OH)2
D
NaOH
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Lakes and oceans can become acidic due to acid rain. This increases the acidity of such bodies and affects the aquatic life. To neutralize this acidic behavior of lakes and oceans, calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is used.
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