P-Block Elements Ques 217
Question: A gas does not turn lime water milky, supports the combustion of burning magnesium. It has no smell and is colourless. It extinguishes a glowing splint but under some circumstances reacts with oxygen and hydrogen. It is not poisonous. The gas is likely to be:
Options:
A) Nitrogen
B) Water vapour
C) Carbon disoxide
D) Helium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
These are characteristics of $ N_2. $
