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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

The gases liberated when zinc reacts with dilute and conc. \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\) respectively are

  1. A \(\mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{NO}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NO}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NO}_2\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NO}_2\)

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When zinc reacts with dilute \(\mathrm{HNO}_3\), it will produce nitrous oxide gas. At room temperature, it is a colourless, non-flammable gas, with a pleasant, slightly sweet odor.…