Question

The chemical formula of nitric acid is

• A. $\mathrm{HCl}$
• B. ${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4$
• C. ${\mathrm{HNO}}_3$
• D. ${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

${\mathrm{HNO}}_3$

The explanation for the correct option:

Chemical formula-

• It is a symbolic representation of molecules of a compound.

(C) ${\mathrm{HNO}}_3$- It is a chemical formula of nitric acid.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

(A) $\mathrm{HCl}$- It is a chemical formula of hydrochloric acid.

(B) ${\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4$- It is a chemical formula of sulphuric acid.

(D) ${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$- It is a chemical formula of water.

Hence,

Option (C) i.e, ${\mathrm{HNO}}_3$ is the chemical formula of nitric acid.