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Silver nitrate is supplied in coloured b...

Silver nitrate is supplied in coloured bottles because it is

A

Oxidised in air

B

Decomposes in sunlight

C

Explosive in sunlight

D

Reactive towards air in sunlight

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The correct Answer is:
B
Decomposes in sunlight.
`2AgNO_3 overset(Delta)to 2Ag + 2NO_2 + O_2`.
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