Give an example to show the effect

Question:

Give an example to show the effect of concentration of nitric acid on the formation of oxidation product.

Solution:

4Zn +10HNO3(dil) 4Zn(NO3)2 + NH4NO3 + 3H2O

4Zn +10HNO3(dil) 4Zn(NO3)2 + N2O + 5H2O

4Zn +4HNO3(conc.) Zn(NO3)2 + NO2 + 2H2O

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