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"Concentrated HNO3 converts graphite into metallic acid C6(COOH)6."
Answer whether the above statement is true or false.
If true enter 1, else 0

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Solution

Graphite is oxidised by concentration HNO3 to graphitic acid. C11H4O5. It is insoluble yellowish green sbstance.
Graphite in oxidation with alkaline KMhOy gets converted to oxalic acid and metallic acid.

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