The following two reactions of HNO3 with Zn are given : (a) Zn + conc. HNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + X + H2O

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The following two reactions of HNO3 with Zn are given :
(a) Zn + conc. HNO3  Zn(NO3)2 + X + H2O
(b) Zn + dil. HNO3  Zn(NO3)2 + Y + H2

Identify X and Y.

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answered Dec 20, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 22
selected Dec 20, 2017 by sforrest072
 
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X = NO2
Y = N2O

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