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Compound X reacts with ammonia in the combustion tube, which leaves a residue Y. Identify X and Y, as well as the property Z of ammonia demonstrated in this particular reaction.
- X= CuO, Y=black, Z = reducing property.
- X=PbO, Y = yellow, Z=oxidising property.
- X=CuO, Y =yellow, Z =oxidising property.
- X=PbO, Y=black, Z=reducing property.
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X= CuO, Y=black, Z = reducing property.
Reason — Ammonia acts as reducing agent, and reduces heated black solid Copper oxide to give reddish brown Copper metal, water vapour and nitrogen.
2NH3 + 3CuO ⟶ 3Cu + 3H2O + N2 [g]
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