HNO3 does not usually react with metals to liberate hydrogen because HNO3 is
A.
a strong acid
B.
a corrosive acid
C.
an oxidizing agent
D.
a nitrating agent
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
This is because nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. When it reacts with metals it tends to oxidize the metal but the hydrogen in it does not get reduced to hydrogen gas.
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