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Properties and reactions of nitrogen and its compounds

Problem

Nitric acid is a very strong oxidising agent. However, the products formed on oxidation vary depending on the reaction conditions and the nature of the material.
In which of the following reactions do we get metal nitrate as the product of oxidation?
Choose all answers that apply: