Question

Action of concentrated nitric acid (HNO₃) on metallic tin
produces
(a) stannic nitrate (b) stannous nitrite
(c) stannous nitrate (d) hydrated stannic oxide

Answer 1

The action of concentrated nitric acid (HNO₃) on metallic tin produces (c) Stannous Nitrate.

• The formula of stannous nitrate is Sn(NO₃)₂.
• The nitric acid is also known as Aqua fortis and the compound is colorless.
• The nitric acid reacts with hydroxides, metals, and oxides to form nitrate salts.
• The Nitric acid is a very strong acid, and turns the blue litmus red.