Red phosphorus is less reactive than yellow phosphorus because

Nitrogen gas is obtained by thermal decomposition of .... .

Which substance is used as a smoke screen in warfare?

Choose the correct statement$(s)$ among the following.
$A$. $SnCl_2 \cdot 2 H_2O$ is a reducing agent.
$B$. $SnO_2$ reacts with $KOH$ to form $K_2[Sn(OH)_6]$.
$C$. $A$ solution of $PbCl_2$ in $HCl$ contains $Pb^{2+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions.
$D$. The reaction of $Pb_3O_4$ with hot dilute nitric acid to give $PbO_2$ is a redox reaction.

$NO_2$ gas is

In the Ostwald's process for the manufacture of $HNO_3$,the catalyst used is