Name the two reagents that are needed to visualize nitrite in the nitrate reduction test.
A) Sulfanilic acid and 40% sodium hydroxide
B) Sulfuric acid and $\alpha$-naphthol
C) N,N-dimethyl-$\alpha$-naphthylamine and sulfanilic acid
D) N,N-dimethyl-$\alpha$-naphthylamine and sulfuric acid

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The two reagents needed to visualize nitrite in the nitrate reduction test are N,N-dimethyl-α-naphthylamine and sulfanilic acid. Choice C contains the correct reagents. Choice A contains sulfanilic acid but not the correct second reagent. Choice B contains sulfuric acid but not the correct second reagent. Choice D contains the correct second reagent but not sulfanilic acid.

Name the Two Reagents That Are Needed to Visualize Nitrite α\alphaα

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