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Question
Write the observation for the following:
Decomposition of bicarbonates by dil. H2SO4.
\[\ce{2NaHCO3 + H2SO4 -> Na2SO4 + 2H2O + 2CO2}\]
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Solution
Brick effervescence is observed and colourless and odourless CO2 gas is evolved in this case.
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