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Question
In the laboratory preparation of hydrogen from zinc and dil. acid. Give a reason for the following:
Dilute nitric acid is not preferred as the reactant acid.
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Solution
Hydrogen produced is oxidised to water as nitric acid is powerful oxidizing agent.
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