In Ramsay - Rayleighs first method from air, the correct statement is :
A
O2 is removed as CO2
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B
N2 is removed as its oxide
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C
oxygen is removed as CuO and nitrogen is removed as Mg3N2
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D
O2 and N2 are simultaneously removed as oxides of nitrogen
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Solution
The correct option is B oxygen is removed as CuO and nitrogen is removed as Mg3N2 N2 gas easily forms nitrides with metals so they can be removed by forming Mg3N2. Oxides of Cu is stable so O2 is removed by forming CuO.