S Block Elements Question 300

Question: The metal which does not form ammonium nitrate by reaction with dilute nitric acid is

[KCET 2004]

Options:

A) Al

B) Fe

C) Pb

D) Mg

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Lead form nitric oxide with dil. $ HNO_3 $

$ 3Pb+8HNO_3\to 3Pb{{(NO_3)}_2}+2NO+4H_2O $