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Hydrogen sulphide and Ammonia



Hydrogen Sulphide
Ammonia
  1. Hydrogen sulphide has an offensive odour like that of rotten eggs.
  2. It is acidic in nature.
  3. It is collected by upward displacement of air.
  4. It turns moist blue litmus paper red.
  1. Ammonia has a sharp, pungent and irritating odour.
  2. It is basic in nature.
  3. It is collected by the downward displacement of air.
  4. It turns moist red litmus paper blue.