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Eamcet Chemistry
2 nd Year : Unit 7.3 ( Block Elements ) - VIIA Group Elements

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Q.

A dark brown solid (X) reacts with NH3 to form a mild explosive which decomposes to give a violet coloured gas. (X) also reacts with H2 to give an acid (Y). (Y) can also be prepared by heating its salt with H3PO4. X and Y are

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

I2HI
Hint:- X = H2, Y = HI
3I2 + 2NH3 → NH3.NI3
8NI3.NH3 → 5N2 + I2 + 6NH4I
I2 + H2 2HI/(Y)
3NaI + H3Po4  Na3PO4 +3HI
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