A white solid A reacts with dilute H2SO4 to produce a colourless gas B and a colourless solution C. The reaction between B and acidified dichromate yields a green solution and a slightly coloured precipitate D. The substance D, when burnt in air, gives a gas E which reacts with B to yield D and a colourless liquid. Anhydrous copper sulphate turns blue with this colourless liquid. The addition of aqueous NH3 or NaOH to C produces a precipitate that dissolves in an excess of the reagent to form a clear solution.
- Suppose the solution obtained by the treatment of the solution C with an excess of NaOH is acidified with acetic acid and the gas B is passed through it. Which of the following will be obtained?
(1) A colourless solution
(2) A yellow precipitate
(3) A black precipitate
(4) A white precipitate