JEE Main202330 Jan 2023Evening ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which of the following reaction is correct?
Options
- A2 LiNO 3 ⟶ Δ 2 LiNO 2 + O 2
- B4 LiNO 3 ⟶ Δ 2 Li 2 O + 2 N 2 O 4 + O 2
- C4 LiNO 3 ⟶ Δ 2 Li 2 O + 4 NO 2 + O 2
- D2 LiNO 3 ⟶ Δ 2 Li + 2 NO 2 + O 2
Correct answer
C. 4 LiNO 3 ⟶ Δ 2 Li 2 O + 4 NO 2 + O 2
Step-by-step solution
Lithium nitrate when decomposed, the product formed are Li 2 O ,   NO 2 and O 2 . The remaining alkali metal nitrates decomposes to nitrite of metals and oxygen gas. It is due to the lithium monoxide is stable than other monoxides. 4 LiNO 3 ⟶ Δ 2 Li 2 O + 4 NO 2 + O 2