Reaction of Acids with Metal Carbonates and Bicarbonates
Hydrochloric ...
Question
Hydrochloric acid reacts with carbonate to form:
A
carbide
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B
hydride
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C
chloride
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C chloride
Metal carbonates react with acids to give a corresponding salt, carbon dioxide and water. So, hydrochloric acid reacts with carbonate to form a chloride.