Question

State three uses of nitric acid. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each Use: 1 Mark

(a) It is used in the manufacture of explosives such as TNT, trinitrocellulose, trinitroglycerin, picric acid, etc.
(b) It is used in the preparation of sulphuric acid $\left(H_{2}S{O}_4\right)$ by the lead chamber process.
(c) It is used in the preparation of nitrates, perfumes, dyes drugs, paints, etc.