Table 1 shows information about four compounds, A, B, C and D.
The compounds are in no particular order:
Table 1
| Compound | Boiling point in °C | Reaction with limewater | Reaction with bromine water | Products when burned in oxygen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | -78 | mixture turns cloudy | no reaction | does not burn |
| B | -162 | no reaction | no reaction | carbon dioxide and water |
| C | -48 | no reaction | mixture turns colourless | carbon dioxide and water |
| D | -1 | no reaction | no reaction | carbon dioxide and water |
Use all of the information in Table 1 to identify which of the four compounds, A, B, C and D, is:
You must give scientific reasons for your choices.
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