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Conc. HNO3 stains skin and wool yellow b...

Conc. `HNO_3` stains skin and wool yellow because

A

The skin and wool is burned by acid

B

Nitro cellulose is formed

C

The proteins are converted into xanthoproteins

D

The water is removed by acid

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C
Nitric acid attacks proteins forming a yellow.nitro compound called xanthoprotein
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