S Block Elements Question 69

Question: A and B are two salts. A with dilute HCl and B with cone. $ H_2SO_4 $ react to give reddish brown vapours, hence a and B respectively are:

Options:

A) NaBr, $ NaNO_3 $

B) $ NaNO_3 $ , NaBr

C) NaBr, $ NaNO_2 $

D) $ NaNO_2 $ , NaBr

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] $ NaNO_2 $ gives $ NO_2 $ (brown) with dil. acids whereas NaBr and $ NaNO_2 $ both give brown vapours $ Br_2 $ and $ NO_2 $ respectively with cone. acids.