Identify the anion present in the following compounds :
1. Compound X on heating with copper turnings and concentrated sulphuric acid liberates a reddish brown gas.
2. When a solution of compound Y is treated with silver nitrate solution a white precipitate is obtained which is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide solution.
3. Compound Z which on reacting with dilute sulphuric acid liberates a gas which turns lime waer milky, but the gas has no effect on acidified potassium dichromate solution.
4. Compound L on reacting with Barium chloride solution gives a white precipitate insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute nitric acid.
1. Nitrate ion, NO3 –
2. Chloride ion, Cl–
3. Carbonate ion, CO32-
4. Sulphate ion, SO4