Which of the following changes occurs when excess of CO2 gas is passed into a clear solution of lime water ?
A
A white precipitate containing both CaCO3 and Ca(HCO3)2 is formed
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B
Initially a white precipitate of CaCO3 is formed which changes into soluble Ca(HCO3)2 on passing excess CO2 gas
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C
A white precipitate of Ca(HCO3)2 is formed
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D
A white precipitate of CaCO3 is formed
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Solution
The correct option is C Initially a white precipitate of CaCO3 is formed which changes into soluble Ca(HCO3)2 on passing excess CO2 gas Carbon dioxide passed into limewater gives a milky solution. This is due to the insoluble suspension of calcium carbonate formed: Ca(OH2+CO2→CaCO3+H2O If excess CO2 is added, the following reaction takes place: CaCO3+H2O+CO2→Ca(HCO3)2 Hence option B is correct.