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JAMB Chemistry 2024 Question 28

Question 28

Nitrogen and its Compounds

In the above diagram X can be

Diagram for this question
  1. A.a solution of lead trioxonitrate(V)
  2. B.a solution of sodium dioxonitrate (III) and ammonium chloride
  3. C.concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid and sodium trioxonitrate (IV)
  4. D.a solution of sodium trioxonitrate(V) and ammonium chloride
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Answer: B (a solution of sodium dioxonitrate (III) and ammonium chloride)

Explanation

Nitrogen is made in the laboratory by warming sodium dinitrate(III) (NaNO2) with ammonium chloride; the gas is collected over water.