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A gas X when passed through blue litmus solution turns it to red. Another gas Y when passed through either blue litmus or red litmus does not change the colour of the litmus. Identify the true statement regarding X and Y.

A

X is basic while Y is neutral.

B

Y is neutral while X is acidic.

C

Y is basic while X is acidic.

D

Y is acidic while X is neutral.

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The correct Answer is:
B
X is an acidic gas since it changes blue litmus red. Y is neutral since it does respond to either red or blue litmus test.
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