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Published on: August 12, 2026
Consider the following reaction sequence
Compound (y) develops characteristic colour with neutral 
solution. Identify the INCORRECT statement from the following for the above sequence.
A
Compound y will dissolve in 
and evolve a gas.
and evolve a gas. B
Both compounds 
and 
will dissolve in NaOH .
and will dissolve in NaOH . C
Both compounds 
and 
will burn with sooty flame.
and will burn with sooty flame. D
Compound x is more acidic than compound y .
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D
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