Sodium hydrogencarbonate when added to acetic acid evolves a gas. Which of the following statements are true about the gas evolved?
$(i)$ It turns lime water milky
$(ii)$ It extinguishes a burning splinter
$(iii)$ It dissolves in a solution of sodium hydroxide
$(iv)$ It has a pungent odour

  • A
    $(i)$ and $(ii)$
  • B
    $(i)$,$(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • C
    $(ii)$,$(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$

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