alleryAfter a Tollens' test, the silver mirror is removed by adding:
ASodium hydroxide
BConc. hydrochloric acid
CDilute nitric acid
DAmmonium hydroxide
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Dilute nitric acid
Dilute nitric acid dissolves metallic silver as silver nitrate.
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