Manipal MET2013Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which one of the following statments about NO is wrong?
Options
- ANO is an odd electron molecule
- BIt is a free radical and highly reactive
- CIt readily forms complexes with transition metal ions
- DIt can be prepared by heating NH ₄ NO ₃ at 250^ C
Correct answer
D. It can be prepared by heating NH ₄ NO ₃ at 250^ C
Step-by-step solution
It can be prepared in the laboratory by reacting sodium, nitrite ( NaNO ₂ ) with a reducing agent such as Fe ²⁺ in an acidic medium. NH ₄ NO ₃ on heating at 250^ C gives N ₂ O .