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2. Describe simple chemical tests that would enable you to distinguish between the following sets of compounds. Write equations for any chemical reactions:
(a) dinitrogen monoxide (nitrous oxide), ammonia, and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen monoxide
(c) dilute hydrochloric acid, deuterium oxide, and hydrogen peroxide solution

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2. Describe simple chemical tests that would enable you to distinguish between the following sets of compounds. Write equations for any chemical reactions:
(a) dinitrogen monoxide (nitrous oxide), ammonia, and nitrogen ...

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