Explain the reaction of nitrogen (IV) oxide with magnesium.

      

Explain the reaction of nitrogen (IV) oxide with magnesium.

  

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Kavungya
- Nitrogen (IV) oxide does not support combustion.
- However burning magnesium continues to burn in it.
Reason:
- The high heat of combustion of burning magnesium decomposes the nitrogen (IV) oxide to nitrogen and oxygen; the oxygen then supports the burning of the magnesium.
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Kavungya answered the question on April 27, 2019 at 10:31


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