AP EAMCET202021 Sep 2020Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Conc. ( HNO ₃ ) turns brown on standing due to formation of
Options
- ANO
- B( NO ₂ )
- C( N ₂ O )
- D( N ₂ O ₄ )
Correct answer
B. ( NO ₂ )
Step-by-step solution
The decomposition of ( HNO ₃ ) is represented by the equation. (4 HNO ₃ 2 H ₂ O +4 NO ₂+ O ₂ ) Due to the formation of nitrogen dioxide, it turns yellow brown. Hence, option (b) is correct.