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A compound X on heating gives a colorless gas. The residue is dissolved in water to obtain Y. Excess CO2 is bubbled through aqueous solution of Y and Z is formed. Z on gentle heating gives back X. The X is:

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CaCO3
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Ca(HCO3)2
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Na2CO3
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NaHCO3
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Solution

The correct option is B CaCO3
CaCO3800oCCaO+CO2

CaOquick lime+H2OCa(OH)2Slaked lime

Lime water turns mily on passing CO2 gas.

Ca(OH)2+CO2CaCO3Milkiness+H2O

CaCO3Excess of CO2Ca(HCO3)2(soluble)

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