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Question

Hot concentrated HNO3 converts graphite into :

Options

A.graphite oxide
B.benzene hexacarboxylic acid
C.both (A) and (B)
D.none of the above

Solution

Graphite changes to Mellitic acid also called benzene hexa-carboxylic acid with hot concentrated HNO3.
    (Mellitic acid)

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