Which metal carbonate reacts with sulfuric acid to produce a gas that turns limewater milky?

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Magnesium carbonate

Calcium carbonate

Iron carbonate

Copper carbonate

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When calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) reacts with sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) it produces the products as calcium sulphate along with water and carbon dioxide. The reaction equation for the reaction is as below,

CaCO₃ + H₂SO₄ → CaSO₄ + H₂O + CO₂

The carbon dioxide gas that is produced in the reaction turns limewater milky.

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