SOLUTION :`SO_(3)^(2-),S^(2-)` and `SO_(4)^(2-)` SALTS form comparatively stronger acids (than `H_(2)CO_(3)`) in solution HENCE evolve `CO_(2)` with `Na_(2)CO_(3)` solution and GIVE effervesence. While `CO_(3)^(2-)` does not react with `Na_(2)CO_(3)` solution.