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A tetra-atomic molecule X on reaction with nitrogen oxide (Oxidation State = 1) produces two substances Y and Z. Y is a dehydrating agent while compound Z is a diatomic gas which shows almost inert gas behavior. The substances X, Y and Z are
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A P4, N2O5, O2
  • B P4, P4O10, Ar
  • C P4, P2O3, O2
  • D P4, P4O10, N2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: P4, P4O10, N2
When P4 is treated with N2O (O.S = 1) it produces P4O10 and N2 (diatomic molecule).

P4O10 used as dehydrating agent

P 4 + 1 0 N 2 O P 4 O 1 0 + 1 0 N 2 X Y Z

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