Which colourless gas evolves, when $N H_{4} C l$ reacts with zinc in a dry cell battery?

N H_{4}

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N_{2}

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H_{2}

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C l_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is C $H_{2}$
Cell reaction: $2 N H_{4} C l + Z n \to 2 N H_{3} + Z n C l_{2} + H_{2} ↑$

So, hydrogen is the colourless gas that evolves.

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