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Question

A gas is obtained on heating ammonium nitrate. The gas :

A

Causes laughter

B

Brings tears to the eyes

C

Is acidic in nature

D

Is basic in nature

Answer

Causes laughter

Explanation

Solution

NH4NO3 $\overset{\quad\Delta\quad}{\rightarrow}$ N2O + 2H2O

N2O is a colourless neutral gas. It produces laughter so it is called as laughing gas.

Note : Picrin is tear gas.