A gas 'X' is passed through water to form a saturated solution. The aqueous solution on…

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A gas 'X' is passed through water to form a saturated solution.  The aqueous solution on treatment with silver nitrate gives a white precipitate.  The saturated aqueous solution also dissolves magnesium ribbon with evolution of a colorless gas 'Y'.  Identify 'X' and 'Y'.
  1. X = CO2, Y = Cl2
  2. X = Cl2, Y = CO2
  3. X = Cl2, Y = H2
  4. X = H2, Y = Cl2

Answer

(C) X = Cl 2 , Y = H 2

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