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JAMB Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 36 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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In the laboratory preparation of trioxonitrate (V) acid, the nitrogen (IV) oxide formed as a by-product is removed by

  • A. further heating
  • B. adding concentrated H₂SO₄
  • C. cooling the acid solution with cold water
  • D. bubbling air through the acid solutionCorrect

Explanation

Bubbling air through the resulting acid solution helps to remove/oxidise the nitrogen (IV) oxide by-product formed during the preparation.

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