What volume of carbon (IV) oxide in dm 3 is produced at s.t.p. when 2.50g of CaCO3 reacts with excess acid according to the following equation? CaCO3(s) + 2HCI(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + H2O(1) + CO2(g)

[CaCO2 100; molar volume of a gas at s.t.p. = 22.4dm 3]

A.

0.28

B.

0.56

C.

2.24

D.

5.6

E.

11.2

Correct answer is B

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