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Grade 11Inorganic Chemistry

An inorganic compound(X) which produces brick red coloration as flame when (X) dissolves in water produces alkaline solution and a combustible gas (Y),(X) and (Y) are respectively

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9 Years agoGrade 11
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9 Years ago
X is potassium as it burns with a voilet or lilac color flame Y is hydrogen gasPotassium reacts violently in water to form potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas s evolved