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A solid is a mixture of and . It is warmed with dilute and the evolved gas mixture is to be tested for in the presence of . Which procedure gives a valid proof of ?

  1. APass the gas through conc. and then through lime water
  2. BPass the gas first through acidified solution (turning green) and then through lime water
  3. CPass the gas through solution and then through lime water
  4. DPass the gas directly into lime water

Answer: B

Both and make lime water milky, so must be removed first. Acidified dichromate oxidises to sulphate and leaves , which then turns lime water milky. solution does not absorb and conc. only dries the gases.
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