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Reaction of zinc with dilute nitric acid gives ________ gas.

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With cold, dilute nitric acid, zinc liberates nitric oxide (NO), along with soluble zinc nitrate and water. But with hot, concentrated HNO3, reddish brown nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is produced.


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