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Commercial nitric acid is yellow in colour. Give reason. 

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Commercial Nitric Acid**: Commercial nitric acid (HNO₃) is commonly used in various industrial applications and is typically stored in bottles. 2. **Observation of Color**: When we observe commercial nitric acid, we notice that it appears yellow in color. 3. **Reason for Yellow Color**: The yellow color of commercial nitric acid is primarily due to the presence of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) dissolved in it. ...
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