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   2022-08-21T10:13:07+00:00Added an answer on August 21, 2022 at 10:13 am

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   The correct answer is Nitric acid.

   Key Points

   • Nitric acid:
     • ​Nitric acid (HNO₃), is a highly corrosive and toxic strong mineral acid that is normally colorless but tends to acquire a yellow cast to the accumulation of oxides of nitrogen if long–stored.
     • Applications:
       • Some precious metals such as gold and platinum do not react with nitric acid  hence it is used for cleaning purpose of these metals.
       • ​Nitric acid is used in the production of ammonium nitrate for fertilizers, making plastics, and in the manufacture of dyes.
       • Nitric acid is commonly used in science laboratories at schools for experimenting when specifically testing for chloride.
       • Nitric acid has been used in various forms as the oxidizer in liquid–fueled rockets.

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