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The acid which can be used to etch designs on brassware is ______.

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The acid which can be used to etch designs on brassware is ______.

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  • HCl

  • HNO3

  • H2SO4

  • H2CO3

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Solution

The acid which can be used to etch designs on brassware is `bbunderline(HNO_3)`.

Explanation:

Nitric acid reacts with the metals present in brass, mainly copper and zinc. Because of this corrosive action, it can be used to etch designs on brassware.

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Chapter 10: Study of Compounds C. Nitric Acid - EXERCISE-10 [Page 180]

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S.P. Singh Concise Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Study of Compounds C. Nitric Acid
EXERCISE-10 | Q (A) 11. | Page 180
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