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10 August, 17:54

Why must you carry out the oxidation of cu with hno3 in a fume hood?

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  1. 10 August, 21:01
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    The reaction produces hydrogen gas, which is dangerously explosive when mixed with oxygen.

    The reaction is a metal-acid reaction, where a salt, copper nitrate, and hydrogen gas is produced. The reaction equation is:

    Cu + 2HNO₃ → Cu (NO₃) ₂ + H₂ (g)

    Hydrogen gas is a very explosive gas so it requires a fume hood for effective disposal and prevention of buildup
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