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Select the incorrect statement.

A

Spinach, lemon and curd are the natural sources of oxalic acid, citric acid and lactic acid respectively.

B

The atmosphere of Mars is made up of thick white and yellowish clouds of sulphuric acid.

C

Slaked lime is used for white washing.

D

During electrolysis of brine, `Cl_(2)` gas is given off at the anode and `H_(2)` gas at the cathode.

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To solve the question of selecting the incorrect statement, we will analyze each statement provided in the context of acids, bases, and salts. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Statements**: - The question asks us to identify which statement is incorrect among the given options. 2. **Analyzing Statement 1**: - **Statement**: "Spinach, lemon, curd are the natural sources of oxalic, acetic acid and lactic acid respectively." - **Analysis**: - Spinach is indeed a natural source of oxalic acid. - Lemon is a natural source of citric acid, not acetic acid. - Curd is a natural source of lactic acid. - **Conclusion**: This statement contains an error regarding lemon, making it partially incorrect. 3. **Analyzing Statement 2**: - **Statement**: "The atmosphere of Mars is made up of thick white and yellowish clouds of sulphuric acid." - **Analysis**: - The atmosphere of Venus, not Mars, is known for having thick clouds of sulphuric acid. - **Conclusion**: This statement is incorrect. 4. **Analyzing Statement 3**: - **Statement**: "The slate line is used for white washing." - **Analysis**: - The term "slate line" seems to be a confusion; however, if it refers to slaked lime (calcium hydroxide), then it is indeed used for whitewashing. - **Conclusion**: This statement is correct. 5. **Analyzing Statement 4**: - **Statement**: "During electrolysis of brine, Cl2 gas is given off at anode and H2 gas at cathode." - **Analysis**: - During the electrolysis of brine (saltwater), chlorine gas (Cl2) is produced at the anode, and hydrogen gas (H2) is produced at the cathode. - **Conclusion**: This statement is correct. 6. **Final Decision**: - The incorrect statement among the options is the second one: "The atmosphere of Mars is made up of thick white and yellowish clouds of sulphuric acid." ### Answer: The incorrect statement is: **"The atmosphere of Mars is made up of thick white and yellowish clouds of sulphuric acid."** ---

To solve the question of selecting the incorrect statement, we will analyze each statement provided in the context of acids, bases, and salts. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Statements**: - The question asks us to identify which statement is incorrect among the given options. 2. **Analyzing Statement 1**: ...
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