Which one of the following is used in the preparation of cellulose nitrate?
Which one of the following is used in the preparation of cellulose nitrate?
$\mathrm{KNO}_3$
$\mathrm{HNO}_3$
$\mathrm{KNO}_2$
$\mathrm{HNO}_2$
Solution
Treatment of cellulose with $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ gives cellulose nitrate, which is a very important substance for the manufacture of explosives (gun powder), medicines, paints, lacquers, etc.