Q1. [1] § 1.1 CHEMICAL EQUATIONS
Select the appropriate state symbols of the products given as X and Y in the following chemical equation by choosing the correct option from table given below :
Zn₍s₎ + H₂SO₄₍l₎ ⟶ ZnSO₄₍X₎ + H₂₍Y₎
- (a) (X) (s), (Y) (l)
- (b) (X) (aq), (Y) (g)
- (c) (X) (aq), (Y) (s)
- (d) (X) (g), (Y) (aq)
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Model Answer
(b) X = (aq), Y = (g)
ZnSO₄ dissolves in water to form an aqueous solution, and H₂ is released as a gas.
Explanation
When zinc reacts with dilute H₂SO₄, ZnSO₄ (zinc sulphate) is soluble in water, so its state symbol is (aq). Hydrogen is produced as a gas, so its state symbol is (g). This is a standard displacement reaction from Chapter 1.
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