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Concentrated nitric acid, upon long standing, turns yellow-brown due to the formation of -

1. NO
2. NO2
3. N2O
4. N2O4

Correct answer: NO2

Solution

Concentrated nitric acid decomposes over time, forming NO₂ gas, which gives the yellow-brown color.

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