NH4NO3 on heating liberates an oxide of

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CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: P Block Elements

Question:

NH₄NO₃ on heating liberates an oxide of nitrogen. Oxidation state of nitrogen in that state will be:

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Correct Answer:

Explanation:

NH₄NO₃ → N₂O + 2H₂O

The gas formed is Dinitrogen oxide. It is a colourless, neutral gas.

N₂O

2(x) + 1(-2) = 0

2x - 2 = 0

2x = 2

x = +1