An aqueous solution of gas (x) turns red litmus blue then gas will be

S O_{2}

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S O_{3}

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N H_{3}

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The correct option is C $N H_{3}$
Option C : NH₃
An aqueous solution of ammonia is called ammonium hydroxide. It is formed by dissolving ammonia in water. In aqueous solution ammonia deprotonates water to give ammonium ions and hydroxide ions. Hence converts the red litmus blue.

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An aqueous solution of gas (x) turns red litmus blue then gas will be

The correct option is C NH3Option C : NH₃An aqueous solution of ammonia is called ammonium hydroxide. It is formed by dissolving ammonia in water. In aqueous solution ammonia deprotonates water to give ammonium ions and hydroxide ions. Hence converts the red litmus blue.

The correct option is C $N H_{3}$
Option C : NH₃
An aqueous solution of ammonia is called ammonium hydroxide. It is formed by dissolving ammonia in water. In aqueous solution ammonia deprotonates water to give ammonium ions and hydroxide ions. Hence converts the red litmus blue.