Chemistry
State the cation responsible for turning moist neutral litmus red on reaction with dil. HNO3.
Nitric Acid
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Answer
The high concentration of H+ ions imparts acidic nature to dilute Nitric Acid (HNO3), hence it turns moist neutral litmus red.
HNO3 + H2O ⇌ H3O1+ + NO31-
H+ + H2O ⇌ H3O1+
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