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When copper is heated with conc.HNO3 it produces :
  1. Cu(NO3)2 and NO2
  2. Cu(NO3)2 and NO
  3. Cu(NO3)2,NO and NO2
  4. Cu(NO3)2 and N2O

A
Cu(NO3)2 and NO2
B
Cu(NO3)2 and NO
C
Cu(NO3)2,NO and NO2
D
Cu(NO3)2 and N2O
Solution
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When copper is heated with conc. HNO3 it produces cupric nitrate Cu(NO3)2 and nitrogen dioxide NO2.

Cu+4HNO3Cu(NO3)2+2NO2+2H2O

Hence, option A is correct.

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