Nitric Acid Reacts with a Solution of Potassium Hydroxide

question 37

Multiple Choice

Nitric acid reacts with a solution of potassium hydroxide.Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction.What is the sum of the coefficients?

• A)10
• B)8
• C)6
• D)4
• E)none of the above

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