NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Illustrate how copper metal can give different products on reaction with HNO 3 .
Options
- ACu + 4HNO 3 → Cu(NO 3 ) 2 + 2NO 2 + 2H 2 O
- B3Cu + 8HNO 3 → 3Cu(NO 3 ) 2 + 2NO + 4H 2 O
- C3Cu + 2HNO 3 → 3CuO + 2NO + H 2 O
- D2Cu + 4HNO 3 → 2Cu(NO 3 ) 2 + 2H 2 O
Correct answer
B. 3Cu + 8HNO 3 → 3Cu(NO 3 ) 2 + 2NO + 4H 2 O
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) 3Cu + 8HNO 3 → 3Cu(NO 3 ) 2 + 2NO + 4H 2 O