Asked in HEC Phase II 2017 2017Moderate

Nitric oxide is prepared by action of HNO3 on:

Correct answer: D. Sn

  • A. Fe
  • B. Cu
  • C. Zn
  • D. Sn

Explanation

d) Sn (tin):The action of nitric acid (HNO3) on tin (Sn) does indeed produce nitric oxide (NO). The reaction between tin and nitric acid results in the formation of tin(II) nitrate and the evolution of nitric oxide gas.

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