Nitric acid reacts with copper to produce: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Nitric acid reacts with copper to produce:
A. Nitrogen dioxide and copper nitrate
B. Oxygen
C. Nitrogen and water
D. Hydrogen
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cu + 4HNO₃ (conc.) → Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2NO₂ + 2H₂O. Dilute HNO₃ gives NO instead of NO₂. Copper does not produce H₂ with HNO₃ because HNO₃ is an oxidizing acid.

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Which of the following represents a double displacement reaction?
A. 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO
B. Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu
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Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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A. Polystyrene
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If the temperature of a gas is increased from 27°C to 327°C at constant pressure, the volume becomes how many times the original?
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Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Use Charles' law: V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂. T in Kelvin: T₁ = 27+273 = 300 K, T₂ = 327+273 = 600 K. V₂/V₁ = T₂/T₁ = 600/300 = 2. Volume doubles. The ratio is 2:1. Note that 27 to 327 is a 300°C increase, but absolute temperature doubles.

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