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Question
The yellow colour of usual nitric acid is due to the presence of ______.
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NO2
N2O
NO
N2O5
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Solution
The yellow colour of usual nitric acid is due to the presence of NO2.
Explanation:
Ordinary or commercial nitric acid decomposes slowly under the influence of sunlight or ambient heat. The dissolved NO2 gas resulting from this decomposition tints the otherwise colorless acid yellow.
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Chapter 10: Study of Compounds: Nitric Acid - Intext Question [Page 199]
