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Nitrous oxide `(N_(2)O)` is prepared by heatingA. a solution of ammonium nitrate acidified with `HCI`B. lead nitrateC. potassium nitrateD. ammonium nitrite |
Answer» Correct Answer - 1 An explosion can ensue from strong heating of ammonium nitrate. Thus, a safer method is to heat an ammonium nitrate solution that has been acidified with hydrochloric acid: `NH_(4)NO_(3)(aq.)overset(H^(+))rarrN_(2)O(g)+2H_(2)O(l)` |
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