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प्रश्न
Why nitric acid is not used in the preparation of hydrogen?
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उत्तर
Nitric acid is a powerful oxidising agent, and the oxygen formed due to its decomposition oxidises hydrogen to give water thus defeating the purpose of the reaction.
3Zn + 8HNO3 → 3Zn(NO3)2 + 4H2O + 2NO
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank
Hydrogen is ...................soluble in water.
MATCH THE COLUMNS
| column A | column B |
| 1. `""2H_2 + O_2 → 2H_2O` | A. This reaction is not possible |
| 2. `""H_2+CI_2 →2HCI` | B.This reaction is exothermic to the extent of explosion |
| 3.`""ZaO+ H^2→Zn +H_2O` | C.This reaction is known as Haber process |
| 4.`""Cu + H_2SO^4 → CuSO_4 + H_2 ` | D.This reaction illustrates the reducing property of bydrogen |
| 5.`""N_2 +3H_2 → 2NH_3 +heat ` | E. This reaction takes place in diffused sunlight |
| F. This reaction is a method of preparation of hydrogen |
For laboratory preparation of hydrogen, give the following:
chemical equation
Give reason for the following:
The end of the thistle funnel should be dipped under acid.
Give reason for the following:
Dilute sulphuric acid cannot be replaced by concentrated acid in the preparation of hydrogen.
Give reason:
A candle brought near the mouth of a jar containing hydrogen gas starts burning but is extinguished when pushed inside the jar.
State how hydrogen occurs in the free state. Name three compounds containing hydrogen in the combined state.
Complete and balance the equation:
[General method]
Reactions of metals with steam
Zinc - Zn + H2O → ______+ _______ [g]
Complete and balance the equation:
[General method]
Reactions of metals - alkali [conc. soln.]
Zinc - Zn + 2NaOH → ______ + _______ [g]
Zn + 2KOH → ____ + _____ [g]
Give a balanced equation for the following conversion.
\[\ce{NH3<-H2->H2S}\]
