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Which one of the following is not an amphoteric substance?

A

`HNO_(3)`

B

`HCO_(3)^(-)`

C

`H_(2)O`

D

`NH_(3)`

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A
`HNO_(3)` is a very strong acid. It exhibits usual properties of acids. It reacts with basic oxides, carbonates, bicarbonates and hydroxides forming corresponding salts.
`CaO+2HNO_(3)toCa(NO_(3))_(2)+H_(2)O`
`Na_(2)CO_(3)+2HNO_(3)to2NaNO_(3)+H_(2)O+CO_(2)`
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