Question

Ammonia and chlorine react together in the gas phase.
$8N{H}_3+3C{l}_2\to N_2+6N{H}_{4}Cl$
Which statements are correct?
$1$. Ammonia behaves as a reducing agent.
$2$. Ammonia behaves as a base.
$3$. The oxidation number of hydrogen changes.

• A. $1,2$ and $3$ are correct
• B. $1$ and $2$ only are correct
• C. $2$ and $3$ only are correct
• D. $1$ only is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D $1$ only is correct

$\text{Ammonia behaves as a reducing agent as it donates its lone pair electron.}$

$\text{Ammonia reacting as Brownsted acid.}$

$\text{Oxitation number of hydrogen is not changes.}$