99 Percentile Qs Bank for JEE MainChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following pair of gases is used to prepare Holme's signals?
Options
- APhosphine and acetylene.
- BPhosphine and ethylene.
- CAmmonia and acetylene.
- DPhosphine and ammonia.
Correct answer
A. Phosphine and acetylene.
Step-by-step solution
Phosphine and acetylene Holmes signal are the containers containing calcium carbide and calcium phosphide gas. These two gases are pierced in a container and thrown in water. Then, they produce gases PH 3 and C 2 H 2 , which burn and it is served as a signal.