On reaction with Mg, very dilute nitric acid produces
Options
(a) nitric acid
(b) hydrogen
(c) NH₃
(d) nitrous oxide
Correct Answer:
hydrogen
Explanation:
On reaction with Mg, very dilute nitric acid produces hydrogen as it lies below hydrogen in the electrochemical series. Mg + 2HNO₃ → Mg(NO₃)₂ + H₂.