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Preparation of Nitric Acid

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Write the equation for the laboratory preparation of nitric acid from potassium nitrate and concentrated sulphuric acid.

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The equation representing the laboratory preparation of nitric acid from potassium nitrate and concentrated sulphuric acid is:

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