Concentrated nitric acid appears yellow, when it is left for a while in a glass bottle

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State one relevant reason: Concentrated nitric acid appears yellow, when it is left for a while in a glass bottle.

Answer

Concentrate nitric acid itself decomposes to form reddish brown or brown nitrogen dioxide gas which remains dissolved (imparts yellow colour to it). / or NO2 gas formed dissolves in the acid to give (yellow colour).

  • Exam Year: 2020