Thermal decomposition of HNO3 releases yellow-brown coloured fumes due to the formation of gas.
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NO2
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NO3
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C
O2
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Solution
The correct option is ANO2 When HNO3 is heated, it undergoes thermal decompostion and produces H2O,NO2andO2. The yellow-brown coloured fumes are of the NO2 gas formed. 4HNO3Δ−→2H2O+4NO2(↑)+O2(↑) (yellow−brown)