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A-LevelChemistryNitrogen and sulfur9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2018 · Q331 Mark

Ammonia and chlorine react together in the gas phase. 8NH₃ + 3Cl₂ → N₂ + 6NH₄Cl Which statements are correct? 1 Ammonia behaves as a reducing agent. 2 Ammonia behaves as a base. 3 The oxidation number of hydrogen changes.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Nitrogen and sulfur, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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