When NaOH reacts with NO2, the products obtained are NaNO2 and NaNO3 2NaOH+2NO2→NaNO2+NaNO3+H2O From this reaction, which nature of NO2 can we conclude?
A
Acidic
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B
Basic
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C
Amphoteric
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D
Neutral
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Solution
The correct option is A Acidic We can conclude that NO2 is acidic in nature as it reacts with a base (NaOH) to form salt and water.