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Explain the following: Dil. HNO3 is generally considered a typical acid but not so in the reaction with metals.

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Explain the following:

Dil. HNO3 is generally considered a typical acid but not so in the reaction with metals.

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It does not produce hydrogen gas when treated with metals. It is a strong oxidising agent that releases nitrogen oxides, including nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide.

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Chapter 10: Study of Compounds C. Nitric Acid - EXERCISE-10 [Page 172]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Study of Compounds C. Nitric Acid
EXERCISE-10 | Q (c) (i) | Page 172
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