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"Metals are usually not found as nitrates in their ores." Out of the following two (I and II) reasons which is/are true for the above observation?

I. Metal nitrates are highly unstable.

II. Metal nitrates are highly soluble in water.

(a) I is false but II is true.

(b) I is true but II is false.

(c) I and II are true.

(d) I and II me false

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option (a) I is false but II is true.

Explanation :

All nitrates are soluble in water and are quite stable as they do not decompose easily on heating.

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