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JEE Main 2023s Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (12 Apr Shift 1)

Question

In the given reaction cycle

   

X, Y and Z respectively are

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
BX-CaCO3, Y-NaCl, Z-HCl

Step-by-step explanation

When calcium chloride reacts with sodium carbonate, a double replacement reaction takes place. The products of this reaction are calcium carbonate and sodium chloride.CaCl2+Na2CO3CaCO3X+2NaClY

To Obtain Calcium chloride from Calcium carbonate we need to react calcium carbonate with Hydro chloric acid.

CaCO3X+2HClZCaCl2+CO2g+H2Ol

 (X) CaCO3

(Y) NaCl

(Z) HCl

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