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HNO3 acts as ....

`HNO_3` acts as .

A

acid

B

oxidizing agent

C

reducing agent

D

both (1) and (2)

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D
In ` HNO_3`, H atom is attached to the second most electronegative atom. Thus, It can be released as `H^+` :
`HNO_3 rarr H^(+) + NO_3^(-)`
This imparts acidic character to `HNO_3`, In `HNO_3`, the oxidation state of N is +5 (the highest oxidation state of N) . Thus, it can act as an oxidizing agent only.
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