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The nitrate salt which does not give a mixture of NO2 and O2 on heating is ______.

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The nitrate salt which does not give a mixture of NO2 and O2 on heating is ______.

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  • AgNO3

  • KNO3

  • Cu(NO3)2

  • Zn(NO3)2

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Solution

The nitrate salt which does not give a mixture of NO2 and O2 on heating is KNO3.

Explanation:

When heated, alkali metal nitrates, such potassium or sodium nitrates, melt and transform into colourless liquids that break down to release oxygen gas.

\[\ce{2KNO3->[Δ][]2KNO2 + O2↑}\]

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Chapter 10: Study of Compounds C. Nitric Acid - EXERCISE-10 [Page 170]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Study of Compounds C. Nitric Acid
EXERCISE-10 | Q 1. (a) | Page 170
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