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In the process of formation of nitronium...

In the process of formation of nitronium ion, nitric acid acts as

A

a base

B

an acid

C

a catalyst

D

a solvent

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The correct Answer is:
A
In the nitronium ion is synthesised from `H_(2)SO_(4)` and `HNO_(3)`

According to acid-base theory `H_(2)SO_(4)` act as acid and `HNO_(3)` act base.
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