P-Block Elements Ques 67

Question: When tin is treated with concentrated nitric acid

[DCE 2004]

Options:

A) It is converted into stannous nitrate

B) It is converted into stannic nitrate

C) It is converted into metastannic acid

D) It becomes passive

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Tin is oxidised to meta stannic acid when it is treated with nitric acid. $ Sn+4HNO_3\to H_2SnO_3+4NO_2+H_2O $



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