Problem
Problem
Which of the following will give when heated? a. b. c. d.Intuitive explanation
The key here is recognizing that is the most stable form of nitrogen—very unreactive and hard to make. You need to identify which compound is unstable enough that heating breaks it apart specifically into gas, rather than other nitrogen products. Look for compounds where nitrogen is in an unusual oxidation state or where the structure is strained, making decomposition favorable.
Intuitive explanation
The key here is recognizing that is the most stable form of nitrogen—very unreactive and hard to make. You need to identify which compound is unstable enough that heating breaks it apart specifically into gas, rather than other nitrogen products. Look for compounds where nitrogen is in an unusual oxidation state or where the structure is strained, making decomposition favorable.