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Reaction of Acids with Metal Carbonate

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When ethanoic acid is added to a solution of substance $X$ , a colourless and odourless gas $Y$ is liberated. The gas $Y$ turns lime-water milky. The substance $X$ is _________.

A

N a H C O_{3}

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B

N a O H

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C

C H_{3} C O O N a

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D

N a C l

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Solution

The correct option is A $N a H C O_{3}$
The compound $X$ is $N a H C O_{3}$ .

The reaction is :

$N a H C O_{3} + C H_{3} C O O H \to C H_{3} C O O N a + H_{2} O + C O_{2}$

$C O_{2}$ gas is liberated.

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