P-Block Elements Ques 237

Question: Among the following nitrates, Lead nitrate, Silver nitrate and Ammonium nitrate; the one that decomposes without leaving any solid residue is

[NCERT 1983]

Options:

A) Lead nitrate

B) Ammonium nitrate

C) Silver nitrate

D) Sodium nitrate

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

NH4NO3(s)Δ2H2O+N2O NaNO3(s)ΔNaNO2(s)+O2

2AgNO3(s)Lunar caustic2Ag(s)+2NO2(g)+O2(g) 2Pb(NO3)22PbO(s)+4NO2+O2



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