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An aq. Solution of a salt (x) is alkaline to litmus. On strong heating, it swell up to give a glassy material. When conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` is added to a concentrated solution of x, white crystal of a weak acid separates out. Hence compound (x) isA. `Na_(2)SO_(4).10H_(2)O`B. `MgSO_(4).7H_(2)O`C. `Na_(2)B_(6)O_(11)`D. `Na_(2)B_(4)O_(7).10H_(2)O` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D x is Borax `Na_(2)B_(4)O_(7).10H_(2)O` `Na_(2)B_(4)O_(7) + 7H_(2)O rarr 2NaOH + 4H_(3)BO_(3)` `Na_(2)B_(4)O_(4) rarr underset(ubrace("Glassy bead"))(2NaBO_(2) + B_(2)O_(3))` `Na_(2)B_(4)O_(7) + H_(2)SO_(4) + 5H_(2)O rarr Na_(2)SO_(4) + 4H_(3)BO_(3)` |
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