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Which of the following statements regarding nitrite ion (aq) solution is true?

A
It is oxidized by H2S to sulphur.
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It turns KI + Starch solution deep blue in colour.
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It gives negative brown ring test.
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It is reduced by Zn + NaOH to ammonia gas
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Solution

The correct options are
B It is reduced by Zn + NaOH to ammonia gas
D It turns KI + Starch solution deep blue in colour.
Nitrate ionNO2
NO2+(Zn+NaOH)NH3+H2O
Here Zn;NaOH act as reducing agent.
Nitrate ion act as oxidising agent and oxide KI+slach into blue colour.

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