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Identification and observation for gas

➢ Neutral Gases:-
1. H2 (Hydrogen) : A colourless , odourless neutral gas is evolved which burns with a
pale blue flame producing a pop sound.

2. O2 (Oxygen) : A colourless, odourless neutral gas is evolved which rekindles a

glowing splinter and turns colourless alkaline pyrogallol solution to
brown.

3. H2O (Water) : A colourless, odourless neutral gas is evolved which turns white
anhydrous copper sulphate blue and turns blue cobalt chloride paper
pink.

➢ Acidic Gases :-
4. CO2 (Carbon dioxide) : A colourless , odourless acidic gas is evolved which turns
lime water milky but has no effect on acidified KMnO4 OR
acidified K2Cr2O7 solution.

5. SO2 (Sulphur dioxide) : A colourless , suffocating odour acidic gas is evolved which
turns lime water milky and turns acidified KMnO4 solution
pink to clear colourless and acidified K2Cr2O7 solution
orange to clear green.

6. Cl2 (Chlorine) : A greenish yellow , pungent odour acidic gas is evolved which turns
moist starch iodide paper blue black.

7. HCl (Hydrogen chloride) : A colourless , pungent odour acidic gas is evolved

which gives dense white fumes when a glass rod is dipped
in ammonia solution is brought near gas.

8. H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide) : A colourless , rotten egg smell acidic gas is evolved
which turns moist lead acetate paper silvery black.

9. NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide) : A reddish brown, irritating odour acidic gas is evolved
which turns moist KI paper brown.

➢ Basic Gases :-
10. NH3 (Ammonia) : A colourless pungent odour basic gas is evolved which gives
dense white fumes when a glass rod is dipped in conc. HCl is
brought near the gas.
 Identification of cations

Cations NaOH solutions (Strong alkali) NH4OH solutions (weak alkali)

Small quantity Excess quantity Small quantity Excess quantity
Ca2+ A milky white Insoluble No precipitate/
precipitate no Reaction
Fe2+ A dirty green Insoluble A dirty green Insoluble
precipitate precipitate
Fe3+ A reddish brown Insoluble A reddish Insoluble
precipitate brown
precipitate
Cu2+ A pale blue Insoluble A pale blue Soluble in excess
precipitate precipitate of NH4OH
solution to give
inky/deep blue
solution
Pb2+ A chalky white Soluble in excess A chalky white Insoluble
precipitate of NaOH solution precipitate
to give colourless
solution
Zn2+ A gelatinous Soluble in excess A gelatinous Soluble in excess
white precipitate of NaOH solution white of NH4OH
to give colourless precipitate colourless
solution solution

Please note :
1. Precipitate of Zn(OH)2 is soluble in excess NaOH and NH4OH solution.

2. Precipitate of Cu(OH)2 is soluble in excess NH4OH solution only.

3. Precipitate of Pb(OH)2 is soluble in excess NaOH solution only.

To distinguish between Zn2+ and Pb2+ ions only NH4OH solution is used.

Flame test :
Ion Flame
Na+ Golden yellow
K+ Lilac flame
Ca2+ Brick red

NH4+ : Any ammonium salt is treated with alkali a pungent smelling gas is evolved
which turns moist red litmus blue or gives dense white fumes with glass rod
dipped in conc. HCl brought near the gas.
 Identification of Anions

Anions Gas Evolved Test

𝐶𝑂32− CO2 CO2 gas property
Carbonate ion
𝑆𝑂32− SO2 1. SO2 gas property
Sulphite ion 2. Add BaCl2 solution to a salt solution
A white precipitation is formed which is soluble in
excess of dil HCl/ dil HNO3
𝑆𝑂42− - Add BaCl2 solution to a salt solution
Sulphate ion A white precipitation is formed which is insoluble
in excess of dil HCl/ dil HNO3
𝑆 2− H2S H2S gas property
Sulphide ion
𝑁𝑂31− NO2, O2 1. NO2 gas property
Nitrate ion 2. O2 gas property
3. Add freshly prepared FeSO4 solution into salt
solution followed by dropwise conc. H2SO4 acid.
A brown ring is formed.
𝐶𝑙1− Cl2, HCl 1. Cl2 gas property
Chloride ion 2. HCl gas property
3. Add AgNO3 solution
A white precipitate is formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution (NH3 solution)

Different colours to be remembered :

Cu → Reddish brown

CuSO4
Cu(NO3 )2} → Blue
CuCl2

CuS
Cu𝑂 } → Black

CuCO3 → Light green

 Practical Chemistry

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2003

1. State the colour of the residue obtained on cooling when the following when
the following carbonates are heated :
(i) zinc carbonated (ii) lead carbonate (iii) copper carbonate
Ans : In case of zinc carbonate residue is yellow when hot and white when cold
ZnCO3 → ZnO + CO2
white white reside

(ii) In case of lead carbonate, residue is reddish-brown when hot and yellow when
cold.
ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡
PbCO2 → PbO + CO2
white yellow residue

(iii) In case of Copper carbonate, residue is black when cold.

ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡
CaCO3 → CuO + CO2
light green black residue

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2004

1. Sodium hydroxide solution is added first in a small quantity, then in excess to

the aqueous salt solution of copper (II) sulphate, zinc, nitrate, lead nitrate,
calcium chloride and iron (III) sulpate. For each of the aqueasius salt solution,
state -
(a) the colour of the principate when NaOH is added in a small quantity;
(b) the nature of precipitate (i.e. soluble or insoluble) when NaOH is added in
excess.
Ans. (a) (i) Pale blue (ii) gelatinous white (iii) chalky white (iv) milky white
(v) reddish brown
(b) Insoluble (ii) Soluble (iii) soluble (iv) insoluble (v) insoluble

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2005

1. The questions below refer to the following salt solutions listed (a) to (f):
(a) Copper nitrate (b) Iron (II) sulphate (c) Iron (III) chloride
(d) Lead nitrate (e) Magnesium sulphate (f) Zinc chloride
(i) Which two solutions will give a white precipitate when treated with dilute
hydrochloric acid followed by barium chloride solution?
(ii) Which two solution will give a white precipitate when treated with dilute
nitric acid followed by silver nitrate solution?
(iii) Which solution will give a white precipitate when either dilute hydrochloric
acid or dilute sulphuric acid is added to it?
(iv) Which solution becomes a deep/inky blue colour when excess of ammonium
hydroxide is added to it?
(v) Which solution gives a white precipitate with excess ammonium hydroxide
solution?
Ans : (i) B and E (Iron (II) sulphate and magnesium sulphate)
(ii) C and F (Iron (III) chloride and zinc chloride)
(iii) D (Lead nitrate)
 (iv) A (Copper nitrate)
(v) D (Lead nitrate)

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2006

1. From the list of substance given –

[Ammonium sulphate, Lead carbonate, Chlorine, Copper nitrate, Ferrous
sulphate]
A substance that turns moist starch iodide paper blue.
Ans : Chlorine

2. State what is observed when excess of ammonia passed through an aqueous

solution of lead nitrate.
Ans : When ammonia is passed an aq. solution of lead nitrate, chalky white precipitate
is formed which is insoluble in excess of ammonia.

3. Give one test each to distinguish between the following pairs of chemicals
solutions
(i) Zn(NO3)2 and Ca(NO3)2
(ii) NaNO3 and NaCl
(iii) Iron [III] chloride and copper chloride
Ans : (i) Zn(NO3)2 and Ca(NO3)2

Zn(NO3)2 Ca(NO3)2
Add NH4OH solution to both salt solutions, first in small
quantity and then in excess.
A gelatinous white precipitate is No precipitate is formed.
formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution

(ii) NaNO3 and NaCl

NaNO3 NaCl
Add AgNO3 solution to both salt solutions
No precipitate is formed. A white precipitate is
formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution.

(iii) Iron [III] chloride and copper chloride

Iron [III] chloride copper chloride

Add NH4OH solution to both salt solutions, first in small
quantity and then in excess.
A reddish brown precipitate is A pale blue precipitate is
formed which is insoluble in formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution. excess of NH4OH solution
giving inky blue solution.

4. Give a reason why carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide cannot be distinguish by
using lime water .
Ans : Because both turns lime water milky.
 SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2007

1. Salts A, B, C, D and E undergo reactions (i) to (v) respectively. Identify the

anion present in these salts on the basis of these reactions. Tabulate your
answers in the format given below:
(i) When silver nitrate solution is added to a solution of A, a white precipitate,
insoluble in dilute nitric acid, is formed.
(ii) Addition of dilute hydrochloric acid to B produces a gas which turns lead
acetate paper black.
(iii) When a freshly prepared solution of ferrous sulphate is added to a solution of
C and concentrated sulphuric acid is gently poured from the side of the test
tube, a brown ring is formed.
(iv) When dilute sulphuric acid is added to D, a gas is produced which turns
acidified potassium dichromate solution from orange to green.
(v) Addition of dilute hydrochloric acid to E produces an effervescence. The gas
produced turns limewater milky but does not affect acidified potassium
dichromate
Ans : (i) Chlorine Cl- (ii) Sulphide 𝑆 2− (iii) Nitrate 𝑁𝑂31−
(iv) Sulphite 𝑆𝑂32− (v) Carbonate 𝐶𝑂32−

2. How will the addition of barium chlorine soln. help to distinguish between dil.
HCl and dil. H2SO4
Ans : Barium chloride does not react with dil HCl but with dil H2SO4 gives a white ppt.
which is insoluble in dil HCl/ dil HNO3.

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2008

1. The salt which in solution gives a pale green precipitate with sodium hydroxide
solution and a white precipitate with barium chloride solution is:
(A) Iron (III) sulphate (B) Iron (II) sulphate
(C) Iron (II) chloride (D) Iron (III) chloride
Ans : (B) Iron (II) sulphate

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2009

1. Carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide gas can be distinguished by using:

(A) Moist blue litmus paper
(B) Lime water
(C) Acidified potassium dichromate paper
(D) None of the above.
Ans : (C) Acidified potassium dichromate paper

2. The pale green solid R turns reddish brown on heating. Its aqueous solution
gives a white precipitate with barium chloride solution. The precipitate is
insoluble in mineral acids.
Ans : Ferrous sulphate (FeSO4)
3. Give chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compound.
(i) ZnSO4 and ZnCl2
(ii) FeCl2 and FeCl3
(iii) Calcium nitrate solution and Calcium chloride solution.
Ans : (i) ZnSO4 and ZnCl2
ZnSO4 ZnCl2
Add BaCl2 solution to both salt solutions
A white precipitate is formed No precipitate/ No reaction.
which is soluble in dil HCl/dil
HNO3

(ii) FeCl2 and FeCl3

FeCl2 FeCl3
Add NH4OH solution to both salt solutions, first in small
quantity and then in excess.
A dirty green precipitate is A reddish brown precipitate
formed which is insoluble in is formed which is insoluble
excess of NH4OH solution. in excess of NH4OH
solution.

(iii) Calcium nitrate solution and Calcium chloride solution.

Ca(NO3)2 CaCl2
Add AgNO3 solution to both salt solutions
No precipitate is formed. A white precipitate is
formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution.

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2010

1. The compound which is responsible for the green coloration when sulphur
dioxide is passed through acidified potassium dichromate solution.
(A) Nitroso Iron(II) sulphate (B) Iron(III) chloride
(C) Chromium sulphate (D) Lead(II) chloride (E) Sodium chloride.
Ans : (C) Chromium sulphate

2. State your observation for the following cases :

a) A piece of Moist blue litmus paper :
b) Paper soaked in potassium permanganate solution is introduced into a gas
jar of sulphur dioxide.
Ans : (a) Moist blue litmus turns red.
(b) The pink colour of potassium permanganate paper turns colourless

3. Write the equation for the following for Magnesium sulphate solution is mixed
with barium chloride solution.
Ans : MgSO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + MgCl2
 SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2011

1. Choose from the following list of substances,

[Acetylene gas, aqua fortis, coke, brass, barium chloride, bronze, platinum].
An aqueous salt solution used for testing sulphate radical.
Ans : Barium chloride

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2012

1. Name the gas in each of the following:

A gas which turns acidified potassium dichromate clear green.
Ans : sulphur dioxide (SO2)

2. Identify the anion present in the following compounds:

(i) Compound X on heating with copper turnings and concentrated sulphuric
acid liberates a reddish brown gas.
(ii) When a solution of compound Y is treated with silver nitrate solution a white
precipitate is obtained which is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide
solution.
(iii) Compound Z which on reacting with dilute sulphuric acid liberates a gas
which turns lime water milky, but the gas has no effect on acidified
potassium dichromate solution.
(iv) Compound L on reacting with Barium chloride solution gives a white
precipitate insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute nitric acid.
Ans : (i) NO3– (Nitrate ion) (ii) Cl– (Chloride ion)
(iii) 𝐶𝑂3 (Carbonate ion) (iv) 𝑆𝑂42− (Sulphate ion)
2−

3. State one observation : A zinc granule is added to copper sulphate solution.

Ans : The blue colour of copper sulphate solution fades and reddish brown substances
is formed.

4. Give balanced equations for the reactions:

Silver nitrate solution and Sodium chloride solution.
Ans : AgNO3 + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO3

5. State one chemical test between the following pairs :

(i) Sodium carbonate and Sodium sulphite
(ii) Ferrous nitrate and Lead nitrate
(iii) Manganese dioxide and Copper (II) oxide
Ans : (i) Sodium carbonate and Sodium sulphite

Na2CO3 Na2SO3
Add dil. HCl solution to both salt solutions
A colourless, odourless acidic A colourless, suffocating
gas is evolved which has no odour, acidic gas is evolved
effect on acidified KMnO4 which turns acidified
solutions. KMnO4 solution pink to
clear colourless
(ii) Ferrous nitrate and Lead nitrate

Ca(NO3)2 CaCl2
Add AgNO3 solution to both salt solutions
No precipitate is formed. A white precipitate is
formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution.

(iii) Manganese dioxide and Copper (II) oxide

MnO2 CuO
Add conc. HCl to both salt solutions and heat
A greenish yellow gas is evolved No gas is evolved.
which turns moist starch iodide
paper blue black.

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2013

1. Which one of the following will not produce an acid when made to react with
water?
(A) Carbon monoxide (B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Nitrogen dioxide (D) Sulphur trioxide
Ans : (A) Carbon monoxide

2. Give a chemical test to distinguish between :

(i) NaCl solution and NaNO3 solution
(ii) HCl gas and H2S gas
(iii) Calcium nitrate solution and zinc nitrate solution
(iv) Carbon dioxide gas sulphur dioxide gas
Ans : (i) NaCl solution and NaNO3 solution

NaCl NaNO3
Add AgNO3 solution to both salt solutions
A white precipitate is formed No precipitate is formed.
which is soluble in excess of
NH4OH solution.

(ii) HCl gas and H2S gas

HCl H2S
Treat both the gases with moist lead acetate paper
No change in colour Moist lead acetate paper
turns black

(iii) Calcium nitrate solution and zinc nitrate solution

Ca(NO3)2 Zn(NO3)2
Add NH4OH solution to both salt solutions, first in small
quantity and then in excess.
No precipitate is formed. A gelatinous white
precipitate is formed which
is soluble in excess of
NH4OH solution
 (iv) Carbon dioxide gas sulphur dioxide gas
CO2 gas SO2 gas
Pass both the gases through acidified KMnO4 solution
No effect It turns acidified KMnO4
solution pink to clear
odourless

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2014

1. Distinguish between : Sodium nitrate and sodium sulphite

(using dilute sulphuric acid)
Ans :
NaNO3 Na2SO3
Add dil HCl to both salts
No gas is evolved. A colourless, suffocating
odour, acidic gas is evolved
which turns acidified
KMnO4 solution pink to
clear colourless

2. State your observation :

When moist starch iodide paper is introduced into chlorine gas.
Ans : The starch iodide paper turns blue black.

3. The flame test with a salt P a brick red flame was obtained. What is the cation
in P?
Ans : Cation in P is 𝐶𝑎2+ (calcium ion)

4. Gas Q turns moist lead acetate paper silvery black. Identify the gas Q.
pH of liquid R is 10. What kind of substance is R?
Ans : The gas Q is H2S (Hydrogen sulphide). The substance R is a alkaline.

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2015

1. Select the gas that has a characteristic rotten egg smell.

[ammonia, ethane, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen sulphide, ethyne]
Ans : Hydrogen sulphide

2. State one relevant observation :

When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through lead acetate solution.
Ans : When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through lead acetate solution, it turns
silvery black.

3. Identify the anion present in each of the following compounds:

(i) A salt A on treatment with concentrated sulphuric acid produces a gas
which fumes in moist air and gives dense fumes with ammonia.
(ii) A salt B on treatment with dilute sulphuric acid produces a gas which turns
lime water milky but has no effect on acidified potassium dichromate
solution.
 (iii) When barium chloride solution is added to salt solution E a white precipitate
insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid is obtained.
Ans : (i) Chloride ion (𝐶𝐼1− )
(ii) Carbonate ion (𝐶𝑂32− )
(iii) Sulphate ion (𝑆𝑂42− )

4. Identify the cation present in each of the following compounds-W, X, Y, Z:

(i) To solution, 'W', ammonium hydroxide is added in minimum quantity first
and then in excess. A dirty white precipitate is formed which dissolves in
excess to form a clear solution.
(ii) To solution 'X' ammonium hydroxide is added in minimum quantity first and
then in excess. A pale blue precipitate is formed which dissolves in excess to
form a clear inky blue solution.
(iii) To solution 'Y' a small amount of sodium hydroxide is added slowly and then
in excess. A white insoluble precipitate is formed.
(iv) To salt 'Z' calcium hydroxide soln. is added & heated. A pungent smelling gas
turning moist red litmus paper blue is obtained.
Ans : (i) 𝑍𝑛2+ (Zinc ion) (ii) 𝐶𝑢2+ (Copper (II) Ion)
(iii) 𝐶𝑎2+ (Calcium Ion) (iv) 𝑁𝐻4 + (Ammonium Ion)

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2016

1. Identify the cations in each of the following case:

(i) NaOH solution when added to the Solution (A) gives a reddish brown
precipitate.
(ii) NH4OH Solution when added to the Solution (B) gives white ppt which does
not dissolve in excess.
(iii) NaOH Solution when added to Solution (C) gives white ppt which is insoluble
in excess.
Ans : (i) Ferric (Fe3+ ) ion (ii) Plumbous (Pb2+ ) ion (iii) Calcium (Ca2+ ) ion

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2017

1. Choose the correct answer from the options :

A chloride which forms a precipitate that is soluble in excess of ammonium
hydroxide, is:
(A) Calcium chloride (B) Ferrous chloride
(C) Ferric chloride (D) Copper chloride
Ans: (D) Copper chloride
2. Identify the substance underlined
Cation that does not form a precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but forms
one with sodium hydroxide.
Ans : 𝐶𝑎2+ ion

3. Identify the salts P and Q from the observations given below:

(i) On performing the flame test salt P produces a lilac coloured flame and its
solution gives a white precipitate with silver nitrate solution, which is
soluble in Ammonium hydroxide solution.
(ii) When dilute HCl is added to a salt Q, a brisk effervescence is produced and
the gas turns lime water milky. When NH4OH solution is added to the above
mixture (after adding dilute HCl), it produces a white precipitate which is
 soluble in excess NH4OH solution.
Ans: (i) The salt P is potassium chloride.
(ii) The salt Q is zinc carbonate.

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2018

1. State one relevant observation :

Barium chloride solution is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution.
Ans : White ppt. is formed which is insoluble in dil HCl or dil HNO3

2. (a) Give a chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of chemicals:
(i) Lead nitrate solution and Zinc nitrate solution.
(ii) Sodium chloride solution and Sodium nitrate solution.
Ans : (i) Lead nitrate solution and Zinc nitrate solution
Lead nitrate Zinc nitrate
Add NH4OH solution to both salt solutions, first in small
quantity and then in excess.
A chalky white precipitate is A gelatinous white
formed which is insoluble in precipitate is formed which
excess of NH4OH solution. is soluble in excess of
NH4OH solution.

(ii) Sodium chloride solution and Sodium nitrate solution.

NaNO3 NaCl
Add AgNO3 solution to both salt solutions
No precipitate is formed. A white precipitate is
formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution.

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2019

1. State one observation : Lead nitrate heated strongly in a test tube.

Ans : Yellow residue is formed.

2. Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using the reagent given
in the bracket :
(i) Manganese dioxide and copper (II) oxide, [using concentrated HCl]
(ii) Ferrous sulphate solution and ferric sulphate solution. [using sodium
hydroxide solution]
Ans : (i) Manganese dioxide and copper (II) oxide
MnO2 CuO
Add conc. HCl to both salt solutions and heat
A greenish yellow gas is evolved No gas is evolved.
which turns moist starch iodide
paper blue black.
 (ii) Ferrous sulphate solution and ferric sulphate solution.

FeCl2 FeCl3
Add NaOH solution to both salt solutions, first in small
quantity and then in excess.
A dirty green precipitate is A reddish brown precipitate
formed which is insoluble in is formed which is insoluble
excess of NaOH solution. in excess of NaOH solution.

SOLVED BOARD QUESTIONS - 2020

1. State one relevant observation :

(i) Zinc carbonate is heated strongly.
Ans : Zinc carbonate on heating gives a residue which is yellow when hot and white
when cold.

(ii) Hydrated copper sulphate crystals turn white on heating.

Ans : When hydrated copper sulphate is heated it turns white because it loses its
crystalline water and becomes anhydrous.

3. Match the gases given in column I to the identification of the gases mentioned
in column II:
Column I Column II

(i) Hydrogen sulphide A. Turns acidified potassium dichromate solution

green.

(ii) Nitric oxide B. Turns lime water milky.

(iii) Carbon dioxide C. Turns reddish brown when it reacts with oxygen.

(iv) Sulphur dioxide D. Turns moist lead acetate paper silvery black.
Ans : (i) D or turns moist lead acetate paper silvery black
(ii) C or turns reddish brown when it reacts with oxygen
(iii) B or turns lime water milky
(iv) A or turns acidified potassium dichromate solution green / B or turns lime
water milky or A and B.

4. Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using a reagent as a

chemical test:
(i) Calcium nitrate and Zinc nitrate solution.
(ii) Magnesium chloride and Magnesium nitrate solution.
Ans : (i) Calcium nitrate solution and zinc nitrate solution
Ca(NO3)2 Zn(NO3)2
Add NH4OH solution to both salt solutions, first in small
quantity and then in excess.
No precipitate is formed. A gelatinous white
precipitate is formed which
is soluble in excess of
NH4OH solution
(ii) Magnesium chloride and Magnesium nitrate solution.

Mg(NO3)2 MgCl2
Add AgNO3 solution to both salt solutions
No precipitate is formed. A white precipitate is
formed which is soluble in
excess of NH4OH solution.

5. Identify the salts P, Q, R from the following observations:

(i) Salt P has a light bluish green colour. On heating, it produces a black
coloured residue. Salt P produces brisk effervescence with dil. HCl and the
gas evolved turns lime water milky, but no action with acidified potassium
dichromate solution.
(ii) Salt Q is white in colour. On strong heating, it produces buff yellow residue
and liberates reddish brown gas. Solution of salt Q produces chalky white
insoluble precipitate with excess of ammonium hydroxide.
(iii) Salt R is black in colour. On reacting with concentrated HCl, it liberates a
pungent greenish yellow gas which turns moist starch iodide paper blue
black.
Ans : (i) copper carbonate (ii) Lead Nitrate (iii) Manganese dioxide.