Some word/ words are missing in the following statements. You are required to rewrite the statements in the correct form using the appropriate word/ words: Magneisum reacts with nitric acid to liberate hydrogen gas.
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Solution
Magnesium raects with very dilute nitric acid to liberate hydrogen gas.
If concentrated nitric acid is used then it liberates nitrogen dioxide gas whereas dilute is used then it liberates nitric oxide. Hence, very dilute is important.