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Which one of the following nitrate will decompose to give NO2 on heating ?
Which one of the following nitrate will decompose to give NO2 on heating ?
Updated On: Apr 7, 2025
- NaNO3
- KNO3
- RbNO3
- LiNO3
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The Correct Option is D
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Lithium nitrate (LiNO₃) decomposes upon heating to form lithium oxide (Li₂O), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), and oxygen (O₂):
- \(\text{LiNO₃} \xrightarrow{\text{heat}} \text{Li₂O} + 2 \, \text{NO₂} + \text{O₂}\)
In contrast, other alkali metal nitrates like NaNO₃, KNO₃, and RbNO₃ decompose to give alkali metal nitrites (e.g., NaNO₂, KNO₂, RbNO₂) and oxygen, but not NO₂ directly.
Thus, LiNO₃ is the only nitrate among the options that decomposes to release NO₂ on heating, making (D) the correct answer.
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Among the alkaline earth metal nitrates, lithium nitrate (LiNO₃) decomposes on heating to form NO₂ and O₂, producing a characteristic brown gas (NO₂). Other nitrates like NaNO₃ and KNO₃ usually decompose to form the respective oxides.
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