Question

HCl dissolves in toluene (C₆H₅CH₃) and the solution: 

P contains hydronium ions.

Q can produce carbon dioxide on reacting with sodium carbonate.

R does not show any acidic property.

Which of the following holds true?

विकल्प

• Only P

• Only Q

• Only R

• Both P and Q

Answer 1

Only R

Explanation:

Toluene is a non-polar organic solvent. Hence, HCl dissolves in it but does not ionise to form hydronium ions (H₃O⁺).

Since no hydronium ions are formed, the solution does not show acidic properties and does not react with sodium carbonate to produce carbon dioxide.

Therefore, only statement R is correct.