Which of the following acids would form normal salt only?

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A. Tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid
B. Trioxonitrate(V) acid
C. Tetraoxophosphate(V) acid
D. Trioxosulphate(IV) acid

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Normal salts are formed when all the replaceable hydrogen ions in the acid have been completely replaced by metallic ions. Trioxonitrate(V) acid, HNO\(_3\) has only one replaceable hydrogen ion(monobasic), that can be replaced by a metallic ion or ammonium ion. Thus, it cannot form an acidic nor basis salt or any other type aside normal salt.

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