Question 6
Carbon and its CompoundsWhen carbondioxide is bubbled into limewater a white precipitate is formed. If the passage of the gas is continued the precipitate disappears. The reason for this is
- A.calcium carbonate is formed which on reaction dissolves
- B.calcium hydrogen carbonate is precipitated and then dissolves
- C.calcium carbonate is formed which on reaction with further carbondioxide forms soluble calcium hydrogen carbonate
- D.concentration of the solution has occurred with the deposition of calcium hydroxide
- E.the solution has become saturated and solid carbondioxide has been deposited.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (calcium carbonate is formed which on reaction with further carbondioxide forms soluble calcium hydrogen carbonate)
Explanation
The white precipitate is CaCO3. Excess CO2 and water convert it to calcium hydrogen carbonate, Ca(HCO3)2, which is soluble.