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Published on: August 12, 2026
In the equation 
the values of x and y are
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Metallic copper reacts with 4 molecules of nitric acid to form copper nitrate 2 molecules of nitrogen dioxide gas and water vapour. The balanced chemical equation is 
. So the values of X and Y are 4 and 2 respectively. So the correct option is c
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