NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-11

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    When\[HN{{O}_{3}}\]is dropped into the palm and washed with water, it turns into yellow. It shows the presence of

    A) \[N{{O}_{2}}\]                        

    B) \[{{N}_{2}}O\]

    C)  NO                             

    D) \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{5}}\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Nitric acid turns the skin yellow because it reacts with protein giving a yellow compound called xanthoprotein. It is because of this reason that nitric acid turns the skin as well as wool yellow.


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