Acetic acid was added to a solid X kept in a test tube. A colorless and odorless gas was evolved. The gas was passed through lime water which turned milky. It was concluded that
Solid X is sodium bicarbonate and the gas evolved is
The explanation for the correct option (B):
The explanation for the incorrect options:
(A)
(C)
(D)
Final Answer: Hence, option (B) is correct. Solid X is sodium bicarbonate and the gas evolved is .