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HNO(3) acts as...

`HNO_(3)` acts as

A

Acid

B

Oxidising agent

C

Reducing agent

D

Both (a) and (b)

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The correct Answer is:
D
In `HNO_(3)` O.N. of is `+5` which is maximum value hence it can act as oxidising agent and as an acid only.
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