Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 663
Question: In the reaction: $ C+4HNO_3\to CO_2+2H_2O+4NO_2 $ $ HNO_3 $ act as
Options:
A) an oxidizing agent
B) an acid
C) an acid as well as oxidizing agent
D) a reducing agent.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] O.N. of C changes form 0 to + 4 by oxidation. Hence $ HNO_3 $ is oxidising agent.
