Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

When ammonium cyanate is heated in the absence of air, urea, $\text{CO(NH}_2)_2$, is the only substance produced by the reaction. The reaction does not give any other products. What is the formula of the cyanate ion found in ammonium cyanate?

  • A$\text{CON}_2^-$
  • B$\text{CON}_2^{2-}$
  • C$\text{OCN}^-$
  • D$\text{OCN}^{2-}$

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI