How many compounds liberate NH3 on heating from the following? (NH4)2SO4, (NH4)2CO3, NH4Cl, NH4NO3, (NH4)2Cr2O7
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Three compounds (NH4)2CO3, NH4Cl and (NH4)2SO4, liberate NH3 on heating. (NH4)2CO3heat−−→2NH3+H2O+CO2 NH4Clheat−−→NH3+HCl (NH4)2SO4 cannot be used for the preparation of ammonia as ammonia reacts with sulphuric acid (dehydrating agent). 2NH3+H2SO4→(NH4)2SO4 (NH4)2Cr2O7 on heating liberates nitrogen. (NH4)2Cr2O7heat−−→N2+Cr2O3(Green)+4H2O NH4NO3 on heating forms ammonium nitrate. NH4NO3heat−−→N2O+2H2O