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The P-Block Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12006790

How is nitrogen prepared in the laboratory? Write the chemical equations of the reactions involved.  

Solution
Nitrogen is prepared by treating an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride with sodium nitrite.

NH4Cl(aq) + NaNO2(aq)    N2(g) + 2H2O(l) + NaCl(aq)