StudentGas evolvedAction on burning splinterAction on lime water
ACO2The flame of splinter extinguishes and gas does not burnTurned milky
BSO2The splinter burns brightly and the gas burns with a popTurned green
CNO2The gas does not burn but the splinter burns with a hissing soundTurned black
DO2The gas burns with a yellow flame and the splinter extinguishesTurned purple

The correct observations have been reported by student:
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D" ">

Four students added a small amount of ethanoic acid to sodium hydrogencarbonate. The gas evolved was tested for its behaviour with burning splinter and lime water. They reported their observations as given below.

StudentGas evolvedAction on burning splinterAction on lime water
ACO2The flame of splinter extinguishes and gas does not burnTurned milky
BSO2The splinter burns brightly and the gas burns with a popTurned green
CNO2The gas does not burn but the splinter burns with a hissing soundTurned black
DO2The gas burns with a yellow flame and the splinter extinguishesTurned purple

The correct observations have been reported by student:
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D"


Correct answer: (1) A 
Explanation: When a small amount of ethanoic acid is added to sodium hydrogencarbonate, it produces sodium carboxylate, carbon dioxide, and water. The carbon dioxide gas evolved turns lime water milky.
The chemical equation for the above reaction is given below:
$CH_3COOH (aq) + NaHCO_3 (s) → CH_3COONa (s) + CO_2 (g) + H_2O (l) $

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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