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How is nitric acid prepared in a laboratory?

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How is nitric acid prepared in a laboratory?

Describe the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.

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In the laboratory, nitric acid is prepared by heating a mixture of Potassium nitrate (KNO3) or Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) with concentrated Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) below 200°C in an all-glass apparatus.

\[\ce{KNO3 + H2SO4 (conc.) ->[< 200°C] KHSO4 + HNO3}\]

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Chapter 10: Study of Compounds: Nitric Acid - Exercises [Page 228]

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Frank Chemistry Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Study of Compounds: Nitric Acid
Exercises | Q 8. (a) | Page 228
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Chapter 10 Study of Compounds: Nitric Acid
Intext Question | Q 8. | Page 199
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