Question

The product obtained as a result of a reaction of nitrogen with $Ca{C}_2$ is

• A. $CaC{N}_3$
• B. $C{a}_{2}CN$
• C. $Ca\left(NCN\right)$
• D. $CaCN$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$Ca\left(NCN\right)$

The mixture of $CaNCN+C$ is called nitrolim – a fertilizer that hydrolyzes to yield ammonia. Because of the carbon, the combination tends to be black. It takes a long while – say a few weeks to months for nitrolim to hydrolyze. Hence, it is a good fertilizer.