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Identify A and B from the following reaction:\ NaNO3(\xrightarrow{\Delta}\) xA + yB

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Nitrates of alkali metals decompose to nitrites and oxygen.
Updated On: May 18, 2025
  • NaNO2, O2

  • Na2O, NO2

  • Na2O, NO

  • Na, NO2

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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

On thermal decomposition, sodium nitrate (NaNO\textsubscript{3}) gives sodium nitrite (NaNO\textsubscript{2}) and oxygen. This is a standard thermal decomposition reaction.
\[2NaNO_3 \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2NaNO_2 + O_2\]
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