In the following equation, nitric acid is acting as:
$N a O H + H N O_{3} \to N a N O_{3} + H_{2} O$

oxidizing agent

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acid

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base

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a dehydrating agent

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Solution

The correct option is B acid
It is a simple acid-base reaction resulting in formation of a salt and water.

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