Name the gas evolved when the following mixtures are heated
Calcium hydroxide and ammonium chloride

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Solution

Correct answer - Ammonia gas is evolved.
When calcium hydroxide react with ammonium chloride, a pungent smelling gas is obtained.
This pungent smell is due to the formation of ammonia gas.
The products obtained are calcium chloride, ammonia gas and water
Ca(OH)₂(s)+ NH₄Cl(s) $\to$ CaCl₂(s)+ NH₃(g)+2H₂O(l)

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