The gas produced by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride with sodium nitrite is
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
When ammonium chloride reacts with sodium nitrite, ammonium nitrite is formed as an intermediate: . Ammonium nitrite is unstable and decomposes to produce nitrogen gas and water: .
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