Question
Chalk powder reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to formr a gas X which turns limewater milky due to the formation of a precipitate Y. On passing excess of gas X, the white precipitate dissolves forming a soluble compound Z. Identify X, Y and Z?
(a) X:CO2,Y:CaO,Z:CaCO3
(b) X:H2,Y:CaCO3,Z:Ca(HCO3)2
(c) X:CO2,Y:CaCO3,Z:Ca(HCO3)2