In the equation NaOH+HNO3→NaNO3+H2O, nitric acid is acting as:
A
an oxidising agent
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B
an acid
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C
a base
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D
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,