Q.

Cu+ conc. HNO3CuNO32+X                (bot) 

(oxide of nitrogen); then X is :

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a

N2O

b

N2O3

c

NO

d

NO2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

In terms of the reaction involving concentrated nitric acid and copper, copper is oxidized to yield Cu2+ions. Nitric acid is converted into nitrogen dioxide, a deadly dark gas with an unpleasant odour. Additionally, the process produces cupric nitrate, Cu(NO3)2

Cu+concHNOCuNO32+NO2

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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