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