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Published on: August 14, 2026
Of all the three common mineral acids, only sulphuric acid is found to be suitable for making the solution acidic because
A
It does not react with 
or the reducing agent
or the reducing agent
B
Hydrochloric acid reacts with 
C
Nitric acid is an oxidising agent which reacts with reducing agent
D
All of the above are correct
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Under the titration conditions, sulphuric acid does notwith 
or reducing agent HCl may be consumed by some 
in the reaction giving inaccurate volume result. 
reacts with reducing agent itself and therefore can not be used for titration.
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