25
QuizMultiple Choice

Chemical Bonding — Test

Question 25 • Chemistry

In water, HNO sub 3 produces cap h raised to the plus power ions. Which is the name for HNO sub 3 in an aqueous solution?

Answer
A
hydrogen nitrate
B
saltpetre
C
nitrous acid
D
nitric acid

Explanation

HNO₃ is the acid that produces H⁺ ions when dissolved in water. Its name is nitric acid. Nitrous acid is HNO₂, which has one fewer oxygen atom, so the correct choice is nitric acid.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.