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why diluted nitric acid cannot be used in the preperation of hydrogen​

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Answered by deepika55542
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Answer:

Dilute Nitric acid cannot be used in the prepartion of hydrogen because it is a very strong oxidizing agent and it oxidizes the hydrogen gas produced during the reaction.

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Answered by garimasharma0802
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Answer:

DILUTE NITRIC ACID CANNOT BE USED FOR PREPARATION OF HYDROGEN AS IT IS A STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT

Explanation:

the reason is nitric acid has a strong affinity for oxygen and thus reducing hydrogen to water and thus defeating the process of hydrogen liberation

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