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How can we determine which compound was present in a container labelled KNO3 or K2CO3 or KNO2?

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Step-by-step explanation:

  • The reaction of K₂CO₃ will vinegar solution , evolves carbon dioxide gas .

But the other two compounds KNO₃ and KNO₂ does not evolve carbon dioxide on reaction with vinegar .

  • The reaction of KNO₂ with sulfuric acid gives , a brown gas , of nitrogen dioxide .

And the rest two compounds , K₂CO₃ and KNO₃ , does not react with sulfuric acid .

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