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Assertion :Nitrates give brown fumes with concentrated sulphuric acid due to formation of nitrogen dioxide. Reason: Sulphuric acid can act as oxidizing agent also.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Nitrates are treated with concentrated H2SO4, brown fumes are seen. This is due to the formation of Nitrogen dioxide.
Also, Sulfuric acid acts as an oxidising agent as it releases nascent oxygen which acts as a oxidising agent.

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