P-Block Elements Ques 342
Question: When ammonia is passed over heated copper oxide, the metallic copper is obtained. the reaction shows that ammonia is
[MP PET 2002]
Options:
A) A dehydrating agent
B) An oxidising agent
C) A reducing agent
D) A nitrating agent
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ 3CuO+2NH_3\to 3Cu+N_2+3H_2O $ .
