P-Block Elements Ques 295
Question: Laughing gas is prepared by heating
[EAMCET 1980]
Options:
A) $ NH_4Cl $
B) $ {{(NH_4)}_2}SO_4 $
C) $ NH_4Cl+NaNO_3 $
D) $ NH_4NO_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Reaction:
$NH_4Cl+NaNO_3→NH_4NO_3$
Now ammonium nitrate on heating gives, nitrous oxide $NH_4NO_3→N_2O+H_2O$
Nitrous oxide is known as laughing gas.