Statement I: Reactivity of aluminium decreases when it is dipped in nitric acid. Statement Il: A protective layer of aluminium nitrate is formed when aluminium is dipped in nitric acid.
A
I is correct but II is incorrect
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B
I is incorrect but II is correct
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C
Both the statements are correct and II is also the correct explanation of I
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D
Both the statements are correct but II is not correct explanation of I
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Solution
The correct option is D I is correct but II is incorrect Aluminium reacts with HNO3 to form a layer of Al2O3 which decreases the reactivity of aluminium.