Decay of nitrogeneous organic matter will produce _____.

N H_{3}

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N O

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N_{2}

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N_{2} O

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Solution

The correct option is A $N H_{3}$
Decay of nitrogeneous organic matter (e.g. urea) will produce ammonia.
$N H_{2} C O N H_{2} + 2 H_{2} O \to (N H_{4})_{2} C O_{3}$
$(N H_{4})_{2} C O_{3} ⇌ 2 N H_{3} + H_{2} O + C O_{2}$

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