Why HNO3 acts as oxidising agent only?
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Because unlike other metal dissolution reaction. H+is not reduced but NO3-,
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Heya !!
In HNO3 the oxidation state of N is +5
Max and minimum oxidation state of N are (-3,+5)
so it can be reduced only and hence it acts as an oxidising agent only .
In HNO3 the oxidation state of N is +5
Max and minimum oxidation state of N are (-3,+5)
so it can be reduced only and hence it acts as an oxidising agent only .
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