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Concentrated `HNO_(3)` turns yellow in sun light Explain ?

A

graphite oxide

B

benzene hexacarboxylic acid

C

both (A) and (B)

D

none of the above

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The correct Answer is:
B
Graphite changes to Mellitic acid also called benzene hexa-carboxylic acid with hot concentrated `HNO_(3)`.
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