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A substance X used as an antacid reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce a gas Y which is used in extinguishing fire.(i) Name the substance X and gas Y.(ii) Write a balanced equation of the reaction between X and hydrochloric acid.

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(i) X- Sodium hydrogen carbonate or baking soda.

Y-CO2

(ii) NaHCO3+HCl  NaCl+H2O+CO2



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