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The heating of NH4NO2 at 6070°C and NH4NO3 at 200250°C is associated with the formation of nitrogen containing compounds X and Y, respectively.

X and Y, respectively, are


Options

A

N2 and N2O

B

 NH3 and NO2

C

NO and N2O

D

N2 and NH3

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Correct Answer :

Option A

N2 and N2O

Solution :

The correct option is:
N2 and N2O

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Thermal decomposition of Ammonium Nitrite (NH4NO2):
When ammonium nitrite (NH4NO2) is heated to a temperature of about 60-70°C, it undergoes thermal decomposition to produce nitrogen gas (N2) and water vapor. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:
NH4NO2N2+2H2O
Therefore, the nitrogen-containing compound X is N2 (nitrogen gas).

2. Thermal decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3):
When ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is heated to a temperature range of 200-250°C, it decomposes to yield nitrous oxide (N2O, commonly known as laughing gas) and water vapor. The balanced chemical equation is:
NH4NO3N2O+2H2O
Thus, the nitrogen-containing compound Y is N2O (nitrous oxide).

Conclusion:
The compounds X and Y are N2 and N2O, respectively.

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