NEETChemistrys Block Elements
What happens if there is an excess of carbon dioxide during the preparation of calcium carbonate?
Options
- AIt leads to the formation of sodium carbonate
- BIt leads to the formation of calcium hydroxide
- CIt leads to the formation of calcium hydrogencarbonate, which is water soluble
- DIt leads to the formation of calcium chloride
Correct answer
C. It leads to the formation of calcium hydrogencarbonate, which is water soluble
Step-by-step solution
Excess carbon dioxide leads to the formation of water soluble calcium hydrogencarbonate.