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Sodium hydrogencarbonate when added to acetic acid evolves a gas. Which of the following statements are true about the gas evolved? (i) It turns lime water milky (ii) It extinguishes a burning splinter (iii) It dissolves in a solution of sodium hydroxide (iv) It has a pungent odour (a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) (c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (i) and (iv)

ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  • Soln:

Answer is (a) (i) and (ii)

Explanation:

Reaction between Sodium hydrogencarbonate and acetic acid lead to evolution of carbon-di-oxide gas. CO2 turns the lime water milky and extinguish a burning splinter.

Science · Class 10