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Question

A gas is obtained on heating ammonium nitrate. The gas :

Options

A.causes laughter
B.brings tears to the eyes
C.is acidic in nature
D.is basic in nature

Solution

NH4NO3 N2O + 2H2O
N2O is a colourless neutral gas. It produces laughter so it is called as laughing gas.
Note : Picrin is tear gas.

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