Chemistry

Dilute nitric acid is generally considered a typical acid except for its reaction with metals. In what way is dilute nitric acid different from other acids when it reacts with metals.

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Dilute nitric acid is generally considered a typical acid except for it's reaction with metals since it generally does not liberate hydrogen on reaction with metals. Nitric oxide on decomposition forms nascent oxygen which oxidizes the hydrogen to water.

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