JAMB Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 7

Question 7 of 36 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Trioxonitrate (v) acid does not react with metals to give hydrogen because it

A. renders the metal passive
B. forms a layer of oxide on the metal
C. is volatile
D. is strongly oxidizingCorrect

Explanation

Trioxonitrate (V) acid (nitric acid) is a strongly oxidizing acid, so it does not react with metals in the normal way to liberate hydrogen gas.

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