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BaCl2 solution gives a white ppt. with a solution of an acid radical which dissolves in dil. HCl with the evolution of a colourless, pungent smelling gas. The acid radical may be:

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SO24
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S2
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SO23
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CO23
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Solution

The correct option is B SO23
The reaction is BaCl2+H2SO3BaSO3+2HCl

This barium sulphite is a white ppt.
The acid radical from equation may be SO23.

On dissolving in HCl solution :

BaSO3+2HClBaCl2+SO2+H2O

SO2 gas produce pungent smell

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