A metal burns in nitrogen to give an ionic compound . Compound reacts completely with water to give a strongly basic solution and a pungent-smelling colorless gas . The gas forms a deep blue complex w

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A metal $M$ burns in nitrogen to give an ionic compound $X$. Compound $X$ reacts completely with water to give a strongly basic solution $Y$ and a pungent-smelling colorless gas $Z$. The gas $Z$ forms a deep blue complex when passed through $CuSO_4$ solution. Identify the gas $Z$.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. The metal forms a nitride (). Hydrolysis of an ionic nitride yields the metal hydroxide and Ammonia gas (). Ammonia reacts with aqueous ions to form the deep blue tetraamminecopper(II) complex, .

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