Q. "Metals are usually not found as nitrates in their ores".
Out of the following two (a and b) reasons which is/are true for the above observation?
(a) Metal nitrates are highly unstable.
(b) Metal nitrates are hightly soluble in water.

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Solution:

Correct answer is (a) a is false but b is true