JAMB Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 15

Question 15 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Ca(OH)2(aq) + 2NH4Cl(aq) → CaCl2 + 2H2O(l) + X. In the reaction above, X is

A. A. NO2
B. B. NH3Correct
C. C. N2O
D. D. N2

Explanation

When a base and an ammonium salt are heated together, ammonia gas (NH3) is produced.

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