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When an aqueous solution of gas (X) is added to FeCl3 solution, a brown precipitate is obtained which is soluble in dil. HNO3, gas (X) will give white fumes with HCl, then gas (X) is :

A
SO2
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Cl2
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CO2
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D
NH3
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Solution

The correct option is B NH3
Gas X is NH3
When an aqueous solution of NH3 gas is added to FeCl3 solution, a brown precipitate of Fe(OH)3 is obtained which is soluble in dil.HNO3.
FeCl3 +NH3 +H2O +NH4Cl Fe(OH)3 +NH4Cl
NH3 gives white fumes with HCl
NH3+HClNH4Cl (whitefumes)

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