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When compound X reacts with dilute sulphuric acid, it releases a gas that turns acidified potassium dichromate solution from orange to green. Which of the following could be compound X?

  1. Lead nitrate
  2. Copper carbonate
  3. Sodium chloride
  4. Potassium sulphite

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Potassium sulphite

Reason — Potassium sulphite reacts with dilute sulphuric acid, to release sulphur dioxide. SO2 is a reducing gas, that turns acidified potassium dichromate solution from orange to green.

K2SO3 + H2SO4 ⟶ SO2 ↑ + H2O + K2SO4

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