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Question
Among the following compounds, which one does not give ammonia with water?
Options
Mg3N2
AlN
CaN2
Ca(CN)2
MCQ
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Solution
Ca(CN)2
Explanation:
Calcium cyanide Ca(CN)2 does not give ammonia with water. It forms hydrogen cyanide (HCN) instead.
\[\ce{Ca(CN)2 + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2 + 2HCN}\]
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Chapter 9: Study of Compounds: Ammonia - Intext Question [Page 182]
