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In what way does the action of dilute nitric acid on a metal like zinc differ from the action of dil. sulphuric acid. 

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Nitric add is a strong oxidising agent and oxidises the liberated hydrogen to water and is itself reduced to nitrogen dioxide. On the other hand dilute sulphuric acid can not oxidise the liberated hydrogen to water. 

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