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Why is nitric acid not used in the preparation of hydrogen? ​

 Why is nitric acid not used in the preparation of hydrogen?

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Pawan Prajapati
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3 years ago
Answer:

Nitric acid not used in the preparation of hydrogen because Nitric acid is a powerful oxidising agent, and the oxygen formed due to its decomposition oxidise hydrogen to give water thus defeating the purpose of the reaction.


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