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Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to nitric acid?
AArc process of nitric acid manufacture is economical as compared to Ostwald’s process
BYellow color of impure nitric acid is because of dissolved oxides of nitrogen (mainly NO2)
CAbout 90% of nitric acid is manufactured by Ostwald’s process
DIt is a strong mono basic acid which reacts with almost all the metals except noble metals
Correct answer
A. Arc process of nitric acid manufacture is economical as compared to Ostwald’s process
Explanation
The correct answer is Arc process of nitric acid manufacture is economical as compared to Ostwald’s process.