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Which of the following is incorrect ?A. When `NO_2` is dissolved in cold water, a mixture of nitrous and nitric acid is formed.B. When `NO_2` is dissolved in hot water, the same reaction occurs as that in cold waterC. `N_2O_5` is made by the reaction of `P_4O_10` with nitric acid vapours.D. `NO_2` is very corrosive gas and reacts directly with a number of metals.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
With cold water, it gives `HNO_(2) and HNO_(3)`
`2NO_(2)+H_(2)O to HNO_(2)+HNO_(3)`
But with warm water, it given `HNO_(3) and NO`.
`3NO_(2)+H_(2)O to 2HNO_(3)+NO`


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