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Name the gas evolved when dilute HCl reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate. How is it recognized?

ChemistryClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Carbon dioxide gas is liberated when hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate. The gas liberated thus will pass through lime water and lime water turns milky due to the presence of carbon dioxide and further more if we do the same the solution becomes clear.

Chemistry · Class 10