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Chemistry · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 28

5070The characteristic properties of acids and bases

Solution X is added to a solid salt, causing gas Y to be evolved. Gas Y dissolves in water resulting in a solution with a pH of less than 7. What are the possible identities of X and Y?

  1. Aaqueous sodium hydroxide / ammonia
  2. Baqueous sodium hydroxide / carbon dioxide
  3. Cdilute hydrochloric acid / ammonia
  4. Ddilute hydrochloric acid / carbon dioxide

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Correct answer: D. dilute hydrochloric acid / carbon dioxide

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