Avneet Kaur
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Identify “X” and “Y” in the following reaction: Ca(OH)₂ (aq) + “X” (g) → CaCl₂ (s) + “Y” + 2NH₃ (g) ↑

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Poll Results

16.73%[A] X = NH₄Cl, Y = O₂ ( 45 voters )
73.98%[B] X = NH₄Cl, Y = H₂O ( 199 voters )
5.95%[C] X = (NH₄)₂SO₄, Y = SO₂ ( 16 voters )
3.35%[D] X = NH₄OH, Y = O₂ ( 9 voters )
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Ca(OH)₂ (aq) + 2 NH₄Cl (g) → CaCl₂ (s) + 2H₂O (l) + 2NH₃ (g) ↑
So, X = NH₄Cl & Y= 2HO
When base Ca(OH)₂ combines with ammonium salt, NH₄Cl, then it liberates ammonia gas and forms calcium chloride, CaCl₂ and water.

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