A solid compound X on heating gives CO2 gas and a residue. The residue mixed with water forms Y. On passing an excess of CO2 through Y in water a clear solution Z is obtained. On boiling Z, compound X is reformed. The compound X is:
A
Ca(HCO3)2
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B
CaCO3
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C
Na2CO3
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D
K2CO3
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Solution
The correct option is BCaCO3 CaCO3X→CaOresidue+CO2;CaO+H2O→Ca(OH)2YCa(OH)2Y+2CO2→Ca(HCO3)2;ZCa(HCO3)2Zboiling⟶CaCO3X+H2O+CO2