A gas X is passed through water to form saturated solution. The aqueous solution on treatment with AgNO3 gives a white precipitate. The saturated aqueous solution also dissolves magnesium ribbon with evolution of a colorless gas Y. Identify X and Y.
A
X=CO2, Y=Cl2
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B
X=Cl2, Y=CO2
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C
X=Cl2, Y=H2
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D
X=H2, Y=Cl2
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Solution
The correct option is CX=Cl2, Y=H2 Gas is Cl2 as Cl2+Ag+→AgCl white ppt. and aq. solution of this gas gives hydrogen gas.