A reddish brown solid metallic compound X is formed on reaction of ammonia with copper oxide and Y gas is released . Identify X and Y based on the information provided.
A
X: Mg ; Y: O2
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B
X: Na ; Y: H2
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C
X: Cu ; Y: N2
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D
X: Cu ; Y: CO2
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Solution
The correct option is C X: Cu ; Y: N2 Ammonia reduces heated metallic oxides to give metals, water vapours and nitrogen gas. X is copper (Cu) and the gas released is nitrogen.
The chemical equation is given as:
2 NH3 (g) + 3CuO (s) → 3Cu (s) + 3 H2O (l) + N2 (↑)