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In the equation NaOH+HNO3NaNO3+H2O, nitric acid is acting as:

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an oxidising agent
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an acid
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a base
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a dehydrating agent
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Solution

The correct option is B an acid
In this neutralization reaction sodium hydroxide acts as base while nitric acid is an acid which react to form sodium salt and water,

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