X is a substance which liberates CO2 2 on t..

Question 1 Report

X is a substance which liberates CO $_{2}$ on treatment with concentrated H $_{2}$ SO $_{4}$ . A warm solution of X can decolorize acidified KMnO $_{4}$ . X is

HCOOH

NaHCO

_{3}

FeCO

_{3}

_{2}

_{2}

_{4}

Answer Details

It should be noted that for X to liberate CO $_{2}$ , X must be a carbonate or an oxalate. Since X decolorizes KMnO $_{4}$ , X must be an oxalate.
Therefore, X is H $_{2}$ C $_{2}$ O $_{4}$ .

Read lesson note on Periodic Chemistry (Ghana Only) (WAEC)

Periodic Chemistry (Ghana Only)

View Answer

X is a substance which liberates CO2 2 on treatment with concentrated H2 2 SO4 4 . A warm solution of X can decolorize acidified KMnO4 4 . X is