Question

Carla is using a fertilizer that contains nitric acid. How is nitric acid classified?

Answer 1

nitric acid is a nitrogen oxoacid of formula NHO3in which nitrogen atom is bonded to a hydroxy group and by equivalent bonds to the remaining two oxygen.it has a role as aprotric solvent and a reagent. it is a conjugate acid of nitrate.

Answer 2

• Nitric acid is used in the production of ammonium nitrate for fertilizers, making plastics, and in the manufacture of dyes. It is also used for making explosives such as nitroglycerin and TNT. When it is combined with hydrochloric acid, an element called aqua regia is formed.