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Published on: August 14, 2026
When 
is dropped into the palm and washed with water, it turns into yellow. It shows the presence of
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
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Nitric acid turns the skin yellow because it reacts with protein giving a yellow compound called xanthoprotein.
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