Hydrogen is not liberated when trioxonitrate(v)acid reacts with zinc because

a

zinx is not rendered passive by acid

b

hydrogen produced is oxidized to water

c

oxides of nitrogen are produced

d

all nitrates are soluble in water

e

trioxonitrate(v)acid is a strong acid

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DE2017
8 years ago

when dilute HNO(3)...reacts with certain metals such as Mg,Ca or Mn.....hydrogen is liberated, but with metals such as zinc and the others, the hydrogen produce is oxidized into water whether the HNO3 is diluted or concentrated........so the answer to the question is B

Ibrahim fatimoh
9 years ago

The ought to be B

hisbeloved
6 years ago

HNO3 never displaced hydrogen from any metal because it is a strong oxidizing agent by oxidizing the hydrogen formed to water nd not because it a strong acid...

Halyem
7 years ago

The answer is B because HNO3 is a strong oxidizing agent causing oxidation of hydrogen to water

Halyem
7 years ago

The answer is meant to be option B because nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent causing the oxidation of hydrogen to water

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