Question

A gas X combines with another gas Y in the presence of catalyst C to form a

colorless gas Z. The gas Z gives dense white fumes with acids and turns red litmus

blue.

a) Name X, Y, Z.

b) Name the catalyst C.

c) Write the balanced equation for the formation of Z.

d) Name the experiment which demonstrates that Z is highly soluble in water.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Gas C is Hydrochloric acid. Gas B is ammonia. When ammonia gas is mixed with hydrochloric acid in the air dense white fumes of ammonium chloride are formed. Gas B is basic in nature which turns red litmus paper blue which is ammonia.