JAMB Chemistry 1991 Question 32

Question 32

Nitrogen and its Compounds

Which of the following gases will rekindle a brightly glowing splint?

  1. A.NO2
  2. B.NO
  3. C.N2O
  4. D.Cl2.
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Answer: C (N2O)

Explanation

Dinitrogen(I) oxide breaks down at the heat of the glowing splint, releasing oxygen that relights it.