1(xi)
Which of the following is NOT true with respect to nitric acid?
- (a)It is a strong reducing agent
- (b)It is a strong oxidizing agent
- (c)It is unstable to heat
- (d)It liberates sulphur dioxide gas when treated with potassium sulphite
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It is a strong reducing agent
Reason — Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent and not reducing agent.