Transition and InnerTransition Elements - Result Question 17

18. The reaction of zinc with dilute and concentrated nitric acid, respectively, produce

(a) $NO _2$ and $NO$

(b) $NO$ and $N _2 O$

(c) $NO _2$ and $N _2 O$

(d) $N _2 O$ and $NO _2$

(2016 Main)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 18. (d)

Solution:

$Zn+\underset{\text { (Conc.) }}{4 HNO _3} \longrightarrow Zn\left(NO _3\right) _2+2 H _2 O+2 NO _2$

$4 Zn+\underset{\text{(Dil.)}}{10 HNO _3} \longrightarrow 4 Zn\left(NO _3\right) _2+N _2 O+5 H _2 O$