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A gas is obtained on heating ammonium nitrate.The gas:

A

causes laughter

B

brings tears to the eyes

C

is acidic in nature

D

is basic in nature

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The correct Answer is:
A

`NH_(4)NO_(3)overset(Delta)to N_(2)O+2H_(2)O`
`N_(2)O` is a colorless neutral gas. It process laughter so it is called as laughing gas.
Note : Picrin is tear gas.
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  • A gas is obtained on heating ammonium nitrate. Which of the following statements are incorrect about this gas

    A
    causes laughter
    B
    brings tears to the eyes
    C
    is acidic in nature
    D
    is basic in nature
  • Which oxide of nitrogen is obtained on heating ammonium nitrate at 250^@C ?

    A
    Nitric oxide
    B
    Nitrous oxide
    C
    Nitrogen dioxide
    D
    Dinitrogen tetraoxide
  • Which one of the following pairs is obtained on heating ammonium dichromate ?

    A
    `N_2` and `H_2 O`
    B
    `N_2 O` and `H_2 O`
    C
    `NO` and `H_2 O`
    D
    `NO` and `NO_2`
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