Which compounds are obtained along with cupric nitrate on the copper test of nitric acid?
A
Hydrogen and nitrogen oxide
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B
Water and nitrogen dioxide
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C
Hydrogen and nitrogen dioxide
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D
Oxygen and nitrogen dioxide
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Solution
The correct option is B Water and nitrogen dioxide Cu(s)+HNO3(aq)→Cu(NO3)2(aq)+H2O+NO2(g)
Cupric nitrate (Cu(NO3)2) along with water and nitrogen dioxide is obtained on the copper test. These products are obtained due to the oxidising nature of nitric acid.