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When copper is heated with conc. HNO3 it produces:

  • Option 1)

    Cu(NO3)2 and NO2

  • Option 2)

    Cu(NO3)2 and NO

  • Option 3)

    Cu(NO3)2, and NO2

  • Option 4)

    Cu(NO3)2 and N2O

 

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As we discussed in concept ID

Reaction of nitric acid with metals -

Product mainly form nitrates (strong oxidising agent). It depends on the concentration of acid.

- wherein

4Zn+10HNO_{3}\rightarrow 4Zn\left ( NO_{3} \right )_{2}+5H_{2}O+N_{2}O

Zn+4HNO_{3}\rightarrow Zn(NO_{3})_{2}+2H_{2}O+2NO_{2}

 

 C_{u}+4HNO_{3}\rightarrow C_{u}\left ( NO_{3} \right )+2NO_{2}+2H_{2}O


Option 1)

Cu(NO3)2 and NO2

Correct option

Option 2)

Cu(NO3)2 and NO

Incorrect option

Option 3)

Cu(NO3)2, and NO2

Incorrect option

Option 4)

Cu(NO3)2 and N2O

Incorrect option

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Cu(No3)2 and No2

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