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Introduction to Nitric Acid

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Which of the following acid is used by goldsmiths for cleaning gold and silver ornaments?

A

H C l

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H_{2} {S O}_{4}

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C

{H N O}_{3}

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H_{3} {P O}_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is C ${H N O}_{3}$
Some precious metals such as gold and platinum do not react with nitric acid hence it is used for cleaning purpose of these metals.

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