Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 587

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.



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