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The products of the thermal decomposition of ammonium trioxonitrate(v) are

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The products of the thermal decomposition of ammonium trioxonitrate(v) are

  • A. N\(_2\)O and H\(_2\)O
  • B. NO\(_2\) and H\(_2\)O
  • C. N\(_2\)O and O\(_2\)
  • D. NO\(_3\) and H\(_2\)O
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Ammonium trioxonitrate(v) is the chemical name for ammonium nitrate (NH\(_4\)NO\(_3\)). When heated under typical, moderate temperature conditions (below approximately 300°C), it undergoes a thermal decomposition reaction. The primary products of this reaction are dinitrogen monoxide (nitrous oxide,N\(_2\)O) gas and water (H\(_2\)O) vapor. 

               NH\(_4\)NO\(_3\)  →  N\(_2\)O  +  2H\(_2\)O

This reaction is different from the decomposition of other metallic nitrates. Therefore, the correct answer is option A 

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