P-Block Elements Ques 344
Question: Action of concentrated nitric acid $ (HNO_3) $ on metallic tin produces
[BHU 2002]
Options:
A) Stannic nitrate
B) Stannous nitrate
C) Stannous nitrite
D) Meta stannic acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ Sn+conc\text{. }4NHO_3\to \underset{\text{Meta stannic acid}}{\mathop{H_2SnO_3+}}4NO_2+H_2O $