JEE Advanced 2022Paper 1
- Exam
- JEE Advanced
- Year
- 2022
- Paper
- Paper 1
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
JEE Advanced 2022 · Paper 1 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
The treatment of galena with HNO _ 3 produces a gas that is
The treatment of galena with produces a gas that is
Options
- Aparamagnetic
- Bbent in geometry
- Can acidic oxide
- Dcolorless
Correct answer
A. paramagnetic
Step-by-step solution
Concentrated nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent and attacks most metals except noble metals such as gold and platinum. The products of oxidation depend upon the concentration of the acid, temperature and the nature of the material undergoing oxidation.
is paramagnetic due to the presence of unpaired electron. It is a neutral oxide. It is colourless.
Hence, are correct statements.