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The oxide of nitrogen, 'X' is a blue solid and is acidic in nature. \( X \) is

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Dinitrogen trioxide (\( \text{N}_2\text{O}_3 \)) is acidic and forms nitrous acid when dissolved in water. It is a blue solid.
Updated On: Mar 17, 2025
  • \( \text{N}_2\text{O}_4 \)
  • \( \text{N}_2\text{O}_3 \)
  • \( \text{N}_2\text{O}_5 \)
  • \( \text{NO}_2 \) \
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The oxide \( \text{N}_2\text{O}_3 \) is known as dinitrogen trioxide. It is a blue solid and is acidic in nature. When dissolved in water, it forms a weak acid known as nitrous acid (\( \text{HNO}_2 \)).
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