NEET2016Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
When copper is heated with conc. H N O 3 it produces:
Options
- AC u N O 3 2 and N O 2
- BC u N O 3 2 and N O
- CC u N O 3 2 , N O and N O 2
- DC u N O 3 2 and N 2 O
Correct answer
A. C u N O 3 2 and N O 2
Step-by-step solution
C u + 4 H N O 3 → C u N O 3 2 + 2 N O 2 + O 2 In the given reaction, Copper nitrate is deep blue in colour.