A substance X is used as a building material and is insoluble in water. when reacted with DIL. HCl it produces a gas which turns lime water milky ,predict the substance. write the chemical reaction involved?
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Solution
Substance X is limestone.
Chemical formula- CaCO3
Insoluble in water, used as building material (cement).
Reaction with HCl-
CaCO3 + 2HCl CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O
Gas produced which turn lime water milky is carbon dioxide-
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 CaCO3(s) + H2O