Alkaline solution of NaNO2 on heating with Zn powder produces a gas The gas is - Chemistry - The p-Block Elements

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Alkaline solution of NaNO2 on heating with Zn powder produces a gas
The gas is?

Vartika Jain · Accepted Answer

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Ammonia gas is produced in the reaction
 NaNO2 + 3Zn + 5NaOH +5H2O → 3Na2[Zn(OH)4] + NH3

Alkaline solution of NaNO2 on heating with Zn powder produces a gas. The gas is?