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Question
What happens when (Given balanced equation) :
Sulphar is added to hot and conc. HNO3?
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Solution
When sulphur is added to hot and conc. HNO3 formation of oxide or oxy-acid will occur.
\[\ce{S + 6HNO3 -> H2SO4 + 2H2O + 6NO2}\]
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