NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Practice
The reaction of zinc with dilute and concentrated nitric acid, respectively produces
Options
- AN O 2 and N 2 O
- BN 2 O and N O 2
- CN O 2 and NO
- DN O and N 2 O
Correct answer
B. N 2 O and N O 2
Step-by-step solution
The reaction of zinc with dilute and concentrated nitric acid are respectively as follows 4 Zn + 10 HNO 3 dil . → 4 Zn ( NO 3 ) 2 + N 2 O + 5 H 2 O Zn + 4 HNO 3 conc . → Zn ( NO 3 ) 2 + 2 NO 2 + 2 H 2 O