Nitric Acid

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Nitric Acid: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Preparation of Nitric Acid, Manufacture of Nitric Acid by Ostwald's Process, and Occurrence of Nitric Acid.

Important Questions on Nitric Acid

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HNO2 on disproportionation gives HNO3 and

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NH3+O2ΔPtA+H2O
A+O2B
B+H2OC+D
A, B, C and D respectively are

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The metal which liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute nitric acid is-

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The reagent used to dissolve gold is-

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Concentrated nitric acid turns the colour of the skin into-

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The following chain of reactions give nitric acid as product by Ostwald's process:
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2NO(g)+ O2(g) _____(g)
3NO2(g)+ H2O(l)_____ (aq) + NO(g)
The total no. of Nitrogen atoms for all the products on the right side are:

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Select the correct statement from the following:

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Choose from the following list, as to what matches the descriptions given below:

[ A:KNO3, B:NO2, C: Magnesium, D:HgNO32, E:ZnNO32 ]

A gas that stains nitric acid yellow during its laboratory preparation. (Enter your correct answer as A, B, C, D or E)

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In the ostwald's process, nitric acid is prepared by the catalytic oxidation of:

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When ammonia is oxidsed by oxygen in the presence of platinum at 800°C, the gas obtained is:

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During laboratory preparation of nitric acid, conc. sulphuric acid is used instead of conc. hydrochloric acid, because:

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During laboratory preparation of nitric acid, it is pale yellow in colour, because:

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Which of the following is the naturally occurring nitrate?

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Sodium nitrate, when treated with _____, produces nitric acid.

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The overall reaction for the Ostwald process for the production of HNO3 is

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The gradual addition of potassium iodide solution to BiNO33 solution initially, produces a dark brown precipitate which dissolves in excess of KI to give a clear yellow solution. Identify the yellow precipitate.