In 1658, which scientist prepared nitric acid by distilling nitre with conc. sulphuric acid?

Cavendish

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Lavoiser

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Glauber

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Scheele

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The correct option is C Glauber
In 1658, Glauber prepared nitric acid by distilling nitre with conc. sulphuric acid.

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