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

A
an oxidising agent
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an acid
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C
a nitrating agent
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D
a dehydrating agent
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Solution

The correct option is D an acid
NaOH+HNO3NaNO3+H2O

The given reaction is a neutralization reaction. An acid reacts with a base to form a salt and water.

Here, HNO3 acts as an acid.

Hence, option B is correct.

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