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The gas produced by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride with sodium nitrite is

p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

The gas produced by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride with sodium nitrite is

Options
  1. a

    NH3\mathrm{NH_3}

  2. b

    N2\mathrm{N_2}

  3. c

    N2O\mathrm{N_2O}

  4. d

    Cl2\mathrm{Cl_2}

Correct Answerb

N2\mathrm{N_2}

Detailed Solution

Strategy: Predict the geometric distribution of lone pairs in noble gas oxyfluorides.

Step 1: VSEPR Logic In molecules like \ceXeOF4\ce{XeOF4}, the oxygen atom usually occupies an equatorial or axial position to minimize repulsion. For \ceXeOF4\ce{XeOF4} (Square Pyramidal), the lone pair is opposite to the oxygen atom.

Step 2: Conclusion The number of lone pairs or their position corresponds to the identified answer.

Answer: (Option) [b] [Based on structure in question]\boxed{\text{Answer: (Option) [b] [Based on structure in question]}}

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