JAMB Chemistry 2021 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 41 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The NaOH + NH₄Cl → NaCl + H₂O + Y reaction. Ammonia is produced in the laboratory when a base is heated with an ammonium salt. What is Y?

A. NH₃Correct
B. N₂
C. NO
D. NO₂

Explanation

NaOH + NH₄Cl → NaCl + H₂O + NH₃. The base (NaOH) reacts with the ammonium salt (NH₄Cl) when heated to produce ammonia (NH₃).

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