P-Block Elements Ques 306
Question: Nitrogen dioxide
[KCET 1989]
Options:
A) Dissolves in water forming nitric acid
B) Does not dissolve in water
C) Dissolves in water to form nitrous acid and gives off oxygen
D) Dissolves in water to form a mixture of nitrous and nitric acids
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ 2NO_2+H_2O\to HNO_3+HNO_2 $