The element A burns in nitrogen to give an ionic compound B. the compound B reacts with water to give C and D. A solution of C becomes milkly on bubbling carbon dioxide. What is the natrue of compound (D)?
A. Acidic
B. Basic
C. Amphoteric
D. Neutral
A. Acidic
B. Basic
C. Amphoteric
D. Neutral
Correct Answer – B
`A overset(“burn, nitrogen”)to underset(“ionic compound”)(B) overset(H_(2)O)to underset(“milky solution”)underset(darr +CO_(2))(C)+D`
Since the solution of C becomes milky on bubbling `CO_(2)` into it, C is lime water `(Ca(OH)_(2))`. Thus, the element nitrogen. nitrides on reacting with water give the corresponding hydroxide and ammonia. therefore.
A is calcium (Ca).
B is calcium nitride `(Ca_(3)N_(2))`.
C is lime water `Ca(OH)_(2)`.
D is ammonia `(NH_(3))`.