Q55 / 225 · JEE Main 2003 · Chemistry

Which one of the following nitrates will leave behind a metal on strong heating?

A
Copper nitrate
B
Manganese nitrate
Correct answer
C
Silver nitrate
D
Ferric nitrate

Solution

$\mathrm{AgNO}_3 \rightarrow \mathrm{Ag}+\mathrm{NO}_2+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_2$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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