A substance X burns in the presence of oxygen to form a compound Y. Aqueous solution of Y turns blue litmus red. The substance X is:

Magnesium

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Sulphur

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The correct option is B Sulphur
When sulphur reacts with oxygen sulphur dioxide gas is produced. This gas combines with water to form sulphurous acid.
Due to its acidic character sulphurous acid turns blue litmus red.

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A substance X burns in the presence of oxygen to form a compound Y. Aqueous solution of Y turns blue litmus red. The substance X is:

The correct option is B SulphurWhen sulphur reacts with oxygen sulphur dioxide gas is produced. This gas combines with water to form sulphurous acid. Due to its acidic character sulphurous acid turns blue litmus red.

The correct option is B Sulphur
When sulphur reacts with oxygen sulphur dioxide gas is produced. This gas combines with water to form sulphurous acid.
Due to its acidic character sulphurous acid turns blue litmus red.