Subjective Type

Mention three important uses of nitric acid. Give the property of nitric acid involved in the use.

Solution

S.NO. Use Property
1. To etch designs on copper and brassware. Nitric acid acts as a solvent for a large number of metals.
2. To purify gold. Impurities like $$Cu, Ag, Zn, etc.$$ dissolve in nitric acid.
3. Preparation of aqua regia. Dissolves noble metals.

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