In the laboratory preparation of Nitric Acid, the role of concentrated sulphuric acid is

Oxidising agent

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Reducing agent

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Less volatile acid

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Dehydrating agent

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The correct option is C
Less volatile acid

Concentrated Sulphuric Acid act as less volatile acid in the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.

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In the laboratory preparation of Nitric Acid, the role of concentrated sulphuric acid is

The correct option is C Less volatile acidConcentrated Sulphuric Acid act as less volatile acid in the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.

The correct option is C
Less volatile acid

Concentrated Sulphuric Acid act as less volatile acid in the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.