How will you test gas evolved in the reaction of acetic acid with sodium bicarbonate? Give two tests and reason for your observation

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Vikash Kumar · Answer 1 · 2019-05-18T05:04:37+0000

(i) Pass the gas through lime water. if it turns milky due to the formation of CaCO₃(s) it is CO₂.

(ii) Bring a burning match stick near the gas. If it gets extinguished, it shows gas is CO₂ as it does not support combustion.