Question

What are the Properties of Nitric Acid?

Answer

The Properties of Nitric Acid - (i) Nitric acid is a colourless, fuming, and highly corrosive liquid (freezing point −42°C, boiling point 83°C. (ii) It is extremely corrosive in nature. (iii) In aqueous solution, nitric acid behaves as strong acid giving H3O+ and NO3-.