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Question
By squeezing lemon on a piece of rock the gas liberated turned lime water milky. which compound is present in the rock?
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Solution
Compound presents in the rock is either a compound of carbonate or bicarbonate because acids react with carbonate or bicarbonate and liberate CO2. This carbon dioxide turns lime water milky.
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