Which of the bicarbonates does not exist in solid state?
A
NaHCO3
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B
KHCO3
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C
Ca(HCO3)2
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D
RbHCO3
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Solution
The correct option is BCa(HCO3)2 Ca(HCO3) is not stable at normal temperature and hence is isolated from from water, also bicarbonates of alkaline earth metals are reactive with atmospheric CO2 leading to formation of CaCO3. Hence, it doesn't exist in solid state.