NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What happens when copper metal reacts with nitric acid, and how does the concentration of nitric acid affect the oxidation product?
Options
- AThe oxidation product remains the same regardless of nitric acid concentration.
- BDilute nitric acid produces a different oxidation product than concentrated nitric acid.
- CCannot determine
- DCopper metal does not react with nitric acid.
Correct answer
B. Dilute nitric acid produces a different oxidation product than concentrated nitric acid.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Dilute nitric acid produces a different oxidation product than concentrated nitric acid.