$S i O_{2}$ is reacted with sodium carbonate. What is the gas liberated?

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O_{2}

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C O_{2}

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O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C O_{2}$
When silica is mixed with solid sodium carbonate and melted, sodium silicate is formed. This reaction is the basic reaction in the manufacture of glass
$S i O_{2} + {N a}_{2} C O_{3} ⟶ {N a}_{2} S i O_{3} + C O_{2}$
Carbon-dioxide is released.

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(a) What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to sodium carbonate ? Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.

(b) Which gas is liberated when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium carbonate ? How will you test for the presence of this gas ?

(N a_{2} C O_{3})

(S i O_{2})

C O_{2}

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C O_{2}

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