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When `HNO_(3)` is dropped into the palm and washed with water, it turns into yellow. It shows the presence ofA. `NO_(2)`B. `N_(O)`C. NOD. `N_(2)O_(5)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Nitric acid turns the skin yellow because it reacts with protein giving a yellow compound called xanthoprotein. It is because of this reason that nitric acid turns the skin as well as wool yellow.


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