Question

A metal M reacts with nitrogen to give nitride which on reaction with water produces ammonia gas. Metal M can be.

• A. Na
• B. K
• C. Li
• D. Rb

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Li

Answer 2

: $6Li + N_{2}\overset{\quad\Delta\quad}{\rightarrow}2Li_{3}N$

$Li_{3}N + H_{2}O \rightarrow 3LiOH + NH_{3}$