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Among the halogens, the one which is oxi...

 Among the halogens, the one which is oxidised by nitric acid is

A

fluorine

B

iodine

C

chlorine

D

bromine.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Strong oxidising agent like conc. `HNO_(3)` converts iodine to iodic acid.
`I_(2)+10HNO_(3)to2HIO_(3)+10NO_(3)+4H_(2)O`
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  • Among the halogens the one which is most easily oxidised by nitric acid is

    A
    fluorine
    B
    iodine.
    C
    chlorine
    D
    bromine

  • Among the following, which is least acidic?

    A
    p-nitrophenol
    B
    p-chlorophenol
    C
    Phenol
    D
    o-cresol

  • Among the compounds the strongest acid is

    A
    CH=CH
    B
    `C_6H_6`
    C
    `C_2H_6`
    D
    `CH_3OH`

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