Identify the acid which matches the following description:
The acid which is prepared by catalytic oxidation of ammonia.
Explain the following :
dilute nitric acid is generally considered a typical acid but not so in its reaction with metals.
Explain the following:
Concentrated nitric acid appears yellow when it is left standing in a glass bottle.
Explain the following:
an all-glass apparatus is used in the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.
Identify the acid which matches the following description:
The acid which produces sugar charcoal from sugar.
The acid on mixing with lead nitrate solution produces a white precipitate which is insoluble even on heating.
Give balanced equation for the action of sulphuric acid on each of the following:
1) Potassium hydrogen carbonate
2) Sulphur
In the contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid give the equation for the conservation of sulphur trioxide to sulphuric acid.
SO3 +H2SO4 --> H2S2O7 (oleum)
H2S2O7 + H2O -->2H2SO4
Chooses the most appropriate answer for the following:
Identify the statement which does not describe the property of alkenes:
A) They are unsaturated hydrocarbon
B) They decolourise bromine water.
C) They can undergo addition as well as substitution reactions.
D) They undergo combustion with oxygen forming carbon dioxide and water.