Question

NaBr

1. A $\longrightarrow$ B ( Product B gives Brown fumes and pungent smell.

MeO2

What A and B are respectively.

• A. HCL and $Br_2$
• B. $Br_2$ and $H_2SO_4$
• C. $H_2SO_4$ and $Br_2$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$H_2SO_4$ and $Br_2$

Answer 2

The reaction of NaBr with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ produces $Br_2$ gas. Bromine ($Br_2$) is characterized by its reddish-brown fumes and pungent smell, matching the description for product B. Thus, A is $H_2SO_4$ and B is $Br_2$.