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Some p-Block Elements: Nitric acid MCQ

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Nitric acidMediumQuestion 37015

Question

Concentrated nitric acid acts as a:

  1. A
    strong oxidising agent
    Correct
  2. B
    strong reducing agent
  3. C
    neutral solvent
  4. D
    non-polar gas

Correct answer

strong oxidising agent

Explanation

It oxidizes many metals and non-metals.