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What kind of smell is ammonia recognized by?(a) Acidic(b) Sweet(c) Rotten(d) PungentThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.Question is taken from P-Block Elements in chapter P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct CHOICE is (d) Pungent

To elaborate: AMMONIA has a highly pungent smell. With a sharp, pinching smell, it causes SEVERE irritation in the nose and throat. This pungent smell of ammonia is used as a means to identify the presence of ammonium CATION, NH4^+ in SALT analysis.



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