Q12 / 54 · JEE Advanced 2022 (Paper 1) · Chemistry
The treatment of galena with produces a gas that is
- Correct answerAparamagnetic
- Bbent in geometry
- Can acidic oxide
- Correct answerDcolorless
Solution
Concentrated nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent and attacks most metals except noble metals such as gold and platinum. The products of oxidation depend upon the concentration of the acid, temperature and the nature of the material undergoing oxidation.
is paramagnetic due to the presence of unpaired electron. It is a neutral oxide. It is colourless.
Hence, and are correct statements.
Hence, the correct answer is options: 'A', 'D'.