pBlock ElementsII 1 Question 62

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Upon heating $\mathrm{KClO}_3$ in presence of catalytic amount of $\mathrm{MnO}_2$, a gas $W$ is formed. Excess amount of $W$ reacts with white phosphorus to give $X$. The reaction of $X$ with pure $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ gives $Y$ and $Z$.

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57. $W$ and $X$ are, respectively

(a) $\mathrm{O} _{2}$ and $\mathrm{P} _{4} \mathrm{O} _{10}$

(b) $\mathrm{O} _{2}$ and $\mathrm{P} _{4} \mathrm{O} _{6}$

(c) $\mathrm{O} _{3}$ and $\mathrm{P} _{4} \mathrm{O} _{6}$

(d) $\mathrm{O} _{3}$ and $\mathrm{P} _{4} \mathrm{O} _{10}$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 57. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b)