When CO2 gas passes through saturated solution of ammonical brine, two compounds A and B are formed, B is used as an antacid and decomposes to form another solid C. Identify A, B and C. Write the equations.
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Solution
The compound X,Y and Z are: ammonium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate. The reactions are as follows: CO2+NaCl+NH3+H2O→NaHCO3+NH4Cl 2NaCO3→Na2CO3+CO2+H2O