A black coloured substance ‘x’ is hard and porous. When it is burnt in the presence of air, it produces a gas ‘y’ which turns lime water milky. Name ‘x’ and ‘y’ and write the equations involved. Share with your friends Share 2 Joydeep Singh answered this X= COAL Y=CARBON DI OXIDE EQUATION= C+02=C02 NOTE:(2 IS IN SUBSCRIPT) 2 View Full Answer Sarah Kohli answered this Hope this solves your doubts 3