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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3qa081

To a freshly prepared solution of , dilute acetic acid is added and then the test solution; a brown colour appears immediately, without any concentrated sulphuric acid. The test solution contains

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

Nitrite is converted to by even a weak acid and is reduced by to NO, which forms the brown . Nitrate needs concentrated to be reduced, and sulphite and bromide do not give a brown nitrosyl complex.
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